[No. 34] Apprehension of Man Under O'Hara's Employ
Item
Type
Letter Signed
Title
[No. 34] Apprehension of Man Under O'Hara's Employ
Description
Enclosed in confidence, an extract of a letter from Gen. Wayne regarding Robert Newman of Kentucky. Newman stated to Col. Hamilton that he was captured by Indians near Niagara, but allowed to return home by Gov. Simcoe by way of Philadelphia. Hodgdon advanced Newman $20.
By order of the President, Newman is to be apprehended and put under guard at Fort Washington. The government hoped to question Newman who they believed was employed by O'Hara. Provided physical description of Newman.
By order of the President, Newman is to be apprehended and put under guard at Fort Washington. The government hoped to question Newman who they believed was employed by O'Hara. Provided physical description of Newman.
year created
1794
month created
10
day created
04
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Isaac Craig
John Stagg
Secretary of War
Anthony Wayne
Robert Newman
Indians
Indian Nation
Simcoe
governor
Butler
President
informant
O'Hara
notable location
War Department
Eastward
Kentucky
Niagara
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Carlisle
Fort Washington
notable item/thing
stage
stage coach
notable idea/issue
capture
prisoner
prisoner of war
return
transport
travel
apprehend
inform
lie
obtain information
question
document number
1794100420001
page start
1
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
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| [view document] (3 pages) | IAL32 (3 pages) | Collection: Isaac Craig Papers | IC034 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | John Stagg | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Isaac Craig | [unknown] | [n/a] |