Indian Flag of Truce, and Suspicions Thereof
Item
Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Title
Indian Flag of Truce, and Suspicions Thereof
Description
Wayne Informs Knox that the Indians have sent in a flag of truce, which he believes is due to the seizure of St. Clair's field and the approach to Grand Glaize. Doubts the overture is sincere, believing the Indians may just be stalling for time to remove their women and children, store winter provisions, and scout Wayne's camp -- but accepts the necessity of losing this opportunity for a quick strike. Tells that he has required strong proof of the Indians' intentions before agreeing to a treaty meeting -- one aspect being the return of prisoners held by them.
year created
1794
month created
01
day created
18
author
sent from location
Head Quarters, Greenville
recipient
in collection
in microfilm
in publication
in image
note
Cited in Knox to Wayne, 03/31/1794.
Spans Images 25-27 of this collection.
Spans Images 25-27 of this collection.
cited note
Cited document addressed to the War Office
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Major General Anthony Wayne
Arthur St. Clair
Indians
women
children
Secretary of War
Major General Knox
Delaware
Shawanese
Miami
embassy
prisoners
Captain Eaton
detachment
notable location
Head Quarters, Greenville
Greenville
Grand Glaize
St. Clair's field of battle
notable item/thing
flag
overtures of peace
flag of truce
winter provisions
scout
St. Clair defeat
Battle of Wabash River
document number
1794011853555
page start
25
number of pages
2
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | DTA01 (102 pages) | Collection: Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3 | V: 3 |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Microfilm: Anthony Wayne Papers | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: Anthony Wayne, A Name in Arms | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: 'Wayne-Knox Correspondence' PMH&B | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Anthony Wayne | Head Quarters, Greenville | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |