Information of Movements & Situation in Northwest Indian Conflict, & Pension for the Family of Colonel Hardin
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Information of Movements & Situation in Northwest Indian Conflict, & Pension for the Family of Colonel Hardin
Description
Reports his situation -- he has recently gained knowledge of the size and population of all the nearby Omee River Indian villages and the location of British agents among the Indians; notes the open support of Indians by the British, who have supplied arms & ammunition. Estimates Indian strength at 1200-1500 warriors; ranged against his own regulars and Kentucky mounted volunteers, Wilkinson feels confident that he can crush the Indians. Details a plan to scare the Indians out of their homes with a quick move by his cavalry, then seize their stores with his infantry. Surmises that the Indian confederacy grows daily. Reports confusion in his supplies, and no knowledge of whether they are sufficient. Reports discontent among his officers for lack of pay, and recommends a pension for the family of a Col. Hardin, who has been murdered [by Shawnee Indians]. Discusses enemy movements, dragoon horses, and the reinforcement of his garrisons.
year created
1792
month created
11
day created
18
author
sent from location
Fort Washington
recipient
in collection
in image
note
Copy no. 33. Cited in Knox to Wayne, 12/28/1792.
cited note
Cited document addressed to the War Office
notable person/group
Henry Knox
James Wilkinson
Commander in Chief
Indians
McKee
Elliott
Girlys
agents
emissaries
traders
British
M-y
spy
savages
warriors
wives
children
Kentuckians
cavalry
infantry
pay department
Colonel Hardin
widow
executrix
Captain Shayler
Gibson
Rifle Company
dragoons
Major Rudolph
Major Adair
notable location
Fort Washington
Indian settlements
Omee River
British magazines
Detroit
Glaze River
Glaize River
Lake
Fort Jefferson
Fort Hamilton
Fort St. Clair
notable item/thing
packet
exact circumstances
information
vessel
campaigns
confederacy
clothing
invoices
packages
pay
death
murder
horses
provisions
forage
marching orders
notable idea/issue
intelligence
policy of the British
offense
document number
1792111853501
page start
1
number of pages
4
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | NYB20 (4 pages) | Collection: John M. Brown & Preston Brown Papers, #105. | F:0013 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James Wilkinson | Fort Washington | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |