Author's Letterbook Copy

Indians' Intentions; Inadequacy of Troops' Clothing; Plans to Advance

Major General Anthony Wayne mentions the capture of two Delaware Indians, who reported recent council among the hostile Indians to consider Wayne's proposals, and seemed inclined to return the white prisoners and send another envoy to Wayne. Wayne believes this all to be a fictitious ruse, as no direct communication has occurred. Mentions complete inadequacy of soldiers' hats and shoes. Requests new uniforms and uniform articles for all troops. Indicates plan to advance again if weather remains good.

1794

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10

Greeneville

Incomplete; no page with a concluding signature. Pages 46 and 47 are duplicates of pages 44 and 45, though p. 45 continues longer than p. 47 does. Series ends at 47; 48 begins next document.

Spans Images 41-45 of this collection (though see above).

Henry Knox

Anthony Wayne

prisoners

Delaware

Delawares

Indians

soldiers

troops

Greeneville

hats

shoes

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