The Savages are mute and invincible...
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
The Savages are mute and invincible...
Description
Wilkinson asks for Knox's permission to travel to Philadelphia because General Wayne probably will not grant his permission. He defends his sketch of the territory despite Wayne's apathy toward it. He fears the Indians may still cause mischief, aided by the British.
year created
1794
month created
10
day created
10
author
sent from location
Camp in the vicinity of the Miami Village
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
James Wilkinson
Henry Knox
injured soldier
the President [Washington]
Major General Wayne
Mr. Simes and his Co-Adjustor Mackie
tribes of this quarter
British agents
notable location
Camp in the vicinity of the site of the Miami Village
Philadelphia
national territory
River French
county occupied by [Joseph] Brant
notable item/thing
principle of an honest man
state of the Legion
sketch
march of the army
renewal of hostilities
notable phrase
...my private and domestic concerns call my attention to Philadelphia
I make this request to you because I am apprehensive Major General Wayne may oppose my wishes...
the sketch I forwarded to you in May is more correct than could be expected
The Savages are mute and invincible probably meditating future mischief
these tribes depend upon the [?] of the British
document number
1794101040012
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | BOL10 (4 pages) | Collection: Orders and Circulars, 1797-1910 (RG94): General Wilkinson's Order Book, Dec 31, 1796- Mar 8, 1808 (M654) | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James Wilkinson | Camp in the vicinity of the Miami Village | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |