Extracted letter
Item
Type
Extract
Title
Extracted letter
Description
Extract, discusses elements of Wayne's campaign.
short description
Undated extract letter from Knox to Wayne authorizing the use of force against any British located at the rapids of the Miami River.
year created
1794
author
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Anthony Wayne
Henry Knox
Major General Scott
British
President of the United States.
notable location
rapids of the Miami.
notable item/thing
posts of Great Britain
accounts
establishment at the rapids by the British
operations
Indian enemy.
notable phrase
If therefore in the course of your operations against the Indian enemy, it should become necessary to dislodge the party at the rapids of the Miami, you are hereby authorized in the name of the President of the United States to do it.
document number
1794999900001
page start
1
number of pages
2
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | ACC05 (2 pages) | Collection: Henry Knox Papers | Rare Doc K772 (1) |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Anthony Wayne | [unknown] | [n/a] |