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Author: Anthony Wayne Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Clerical copy in the hand of War Dept. clerk Samuel Lewis. Discusses the Indians retreat from Fort Recovery and the routes they took. Believes the Wabash Indians and Patawatimes Indians, ranging from 250 to 300 each, broke off from the main body that was heading for Grand Glaize and took different trails. Informs Knox he has several parties collecting information on the British and the Savages at Grand Glaize and Roche de Bout, Ohio. Mentions he will be leaving in four to five days, heading towards Grand Glaize, Ohio. Provides details on the route and plan he will take once he arrives at his destination.
Author: Anthony Wayne Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Clerical copy in the hand of War Dept. clerk Samuel Lewis. Discusses the Indians retreat from Fort Recovery and the routes they took. Believes the Wabash Indians and Patawatimes Indians, ranging from 250 to 300 each, broke off from the main body that was heading for Grand Glaize and took different trails. Informs Knox he has several parties collecting information on the British and the Savages at Grand Glaize and Roche de Bout, Ohio. Mentions he will be leaving in four to five days, heading towards Grand Glaize, Ohio. Provides details on the route and plan he will take once he arrives at his destination.
Author: Anthony Wayne Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Thanks Knox for sending three more companies of men to him, as he believes this will help deter the Indians from hostilities. Provides the opinion of Creek leader McGilvery (referring to Alexander McGillivray), who believes that it is likely some Creeks will reinitiate hostilities because they feel the truce between the government and the Creeks has expired. McGillivray requested to the Governor that a government agent be sent to meet with the Creeks. Therefore, a group of commissioners will be sent in an attempt to sue for peace. Also remarks, It's also said that Mr. McGilvery is to be concerned in the Yazo lands - how that matter is I can't say (referring to the Yazoo lands being fraudulently sold by Georgia governors, including then-governor Edward Telfair, to private companies for very low prices). Mentions sending troops to fight the Creeks, establishment of borders, and incendiary pamphlets being circulated about the Indians.
Author: Anthony Wayne Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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General Wayne acknowledges a letter from Knox of 28 November and talks about information on a possible treaty between the Creeks and the Spanish government. Wayne gives his opinion of rifles when a professional gentleman who had been in the British services, asked my Opinion of the efficiacy of rifles, to the fire of which the British attributed in great degree the loss of that Army - I gave my sentiments very candidly, that I thought them a very improper arm for an Army, that a few of them in the hands of expert marksmen might occasionally be servicable for small desultory parties, when covered by thick woods, & behind works, and supported by troops properly armed, Mr. McGilvray observ'd that the Creek Nation were so well convinced of the superiority of the smooth bore in War that during the course of the last summer, they applied to the Spanish Government for Six Thousand Strong... Wayne is concerned about adventurers who are pushing westward and disturbing Indian relations with the United States government. The local legislature's actions encouraging such behavior can only be the result of insanity. There is discussion of relations with the Creeks and the civil governance of the frontier, land distribution, and impact of Spanish involvement in the area. Wayne goes into the history of the Proclamation of 1763 and treaty of 1783 and their impact on the lands in the Floridas.
Author: Anthony Wayne Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Marked Private. Makes reference to the baneful leaven, the radical democratic principles of the French Revolution, influencing troops in his army. Mentions that Thomas Paine's The rights of man, has been held up as a Criterion, even of Military Government. Attempts have frequently been made to evade & disobey Orders, under various & unworthy pretexts & idle quibles [sic], unknown at any period before that time, in the Legion. Reports that the most visible actor is Major Cushing who is a very artful & seditious man. Also mentions a Captain Gunn. Goes into some of the insubordination of the troops. Is waiting for the right circumstances to make a proper example of someone to stop these acts. Expresses his anger over the poor conduct and service of contractors supplying the army. Believes he might have to retreat because of lack of supplies. Mentions these facts in confidence, but believes they will soon be common knowledge. Says NB I am under great obligations to Genl. Posey - Genl Wilkinson has but recently joined, having been very ill.
Author: Rufus King Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Discusses a rumor he heard regarding a confrontation between the Indians and part of Anthony Wayne's Army. Says it is has been reported that the Indians were victorious and had brought Forty Scalps into Detroit - that the savages had collected about Wayne's encampment to the number of 1200. Believes Wayne's army is strong enough to meet the savages but he is concerned over supplies. Docket is in the hand of John Stagg, Jr. Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
Author: Anthony Wayne Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Describes the situation in western Georgia concerning negotiations with the Creeks. The Commission has not succeeded as of yet in negotiating a treaty with the Creeks. Mentions violence along the frontier between Native Americans and white settlers, including incidents in which Native Americans attacked forts and burned them. Reports that the Spanish have concluded a treaty with the Creek Nation, and that Creek leader Alexander McGillivray was involved. Describes the Creeks as numerous & insolent. Suggests a military force to compel the Creeks to treat with the Commission on American terms, and extensively describes his plan.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Thanks him for his recent letter. Accepts his congratulations for the newly-formed federal government and our truly illustrious Cincinnatus [George Washington] to be head thereof. Extensively discusses diplomatic relationships between countries in Europe, especially an alliance between Great Britain, the Netherlands and Prussia, which was created to offset France and Russia's alliance. Comments that the British mercantile class is for war with some power, not on a general scale of Justice or policy, but for the benefit of trade. Says America requires peace, as she is not consolidated sufficiently ... She requires time to create and arrange her resources. Also discusses disturbances on the Georgia frontier and says that the president has laid the matter before Congress. If troops are needed, Knox suggests raising a special force rather than relying on militia. He goes on to discuss the Spanish claims and arrangements in the Indian Department. Month portion of the date added later in pencil.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Writes about two horses being returned, one for you and all camp and another for a servant. Asks him to look into the matter. States that the cavalry horses must be used for the purposes for which they are designed.
Author: Anthony Wayne
Author: Anthony Wayne
Author: Anthony Wayne
Author: Anthony Wayne
Author: Anthony Wayne
Author: Anthony Wayne
Author: Rufus King
Author: Anthony Wayne
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Anthony Wayne
Author: Henry Knox