Supplement: Truce with Indians, and Considerations of Possible Treaty
Item
Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Title
Supplement: Truce with Indians, and Considerations of Possible Treaty
Description
Supplement to prior letter of same date; Wayne laments the arrival of the Indians' truce flag, as he was set to seize Girtystown (now St. Mary's Ohio), in the center of the hostile tribes' region, but says he could not refuse the gesture. Truce of three days set, will not advance for that period. Considers merits of two possible treaty sites, Picquetown or Grand Glaize. Asks for instructions, and copies of past Indian treaties. Contemplates a treaty date of May 1, so if it "proves abortive" the season and rivers will be right for an immediate continuation of the offensive. Mentions Seneca chief Captain Big Tree, who is allied with Wayne and has supposedly impressed on the hostile Indians the need for fair dealing.
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
Longer "supplementary to mine of the same date."
Spans Images 28-31 of this collection.
Spans Images 28-31 of this collection.
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Major General Anthony Wayne
Indians
Seneca Chief
Captain Big Tree
General Harmar
hostile tribes
savages
prisoners
Captain Eaton
Secretary of War
notable location
Au Glaize
Miami River
Girtystown
Ohio
St. Mary's
Picquetown
Grand Glaize
Head Quarters, Greenville
Wabash River
Lake Erie
Chilacothe
Lormie's stores
carrying place
portage
Presque Town
notable item/thing
treaty
truce
season
rivers
offensive
truce flag
ration
post
stores
document number
1794011853655
page start
28
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 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] |