Henry Knox to James Wilkinson on Foreign Affairs and the Northwest Indian War, 17 May 1793 PDF Download

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Later copy. Thanks him for the various letters and the news they conveyed. Says I am persuaded that your good sense as well as inclination will lead you to unite cordially with General Wayne, and to promote a Spirit of harmony throughout the several corps. Mentions that Brigadier General Thomas Posey is delivering this letter. He is a gentleman from whom I flatter myself, the service will derive solid benefit. Believes Posey will arrive in time to accompany Mrs. Wilkinson down the Ohio River. Reports he has told both Mrs. Wilkinson and Colonel Biddle the pleasure your conduct gave the President of the United States. References the upheaval in Europe. Tells Wilkinson what a scene the European Theatre would be for your military talents. Mentions that Governor Henry Lee speaks of going to France. This was in reference to suggestions made by Lee when he was denied the opportunity to lead the army against the Northwest Indians. Encloses the Attorney General's opinion (not included) relative to the civil prosecution against Wilkinson in the Northwest Territory, and which I make no doubt you will pay due respect.

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Marked private. Thanks General Wilkinson for his letters and states that he is persuaded that your good sense as well as inclination will lead you to unite cordially with general Wayne, and to promote a spirit of harmony throughout the several corps, hinting at some conflict between members of different groups within the army. Mentions conflict in Europe. Second page has lots of dark ink blots, some of which render words illegible. Letterpress copy.

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Thanks Gunn for his letters of 26 April and 4 May. Says the idea of the commanding officer being a speculator is news to him. Hopes Gunn can send some confirmed information. Believes the situation with the Indian agent can be rectified, as President Washington has always wanted the agent to live among the Creeks. Tells Gunn that Washington has seen all the information on the situation in Georgia, but that troops cannot be sent to the South because of the situation in Europe. Notes militia will have to suffice to protect the frontier. Says the governor has permission to raise more militia than usual and that Washington is particularly anxious that Anthony Wayne's force be strong in light of the present state of affairs. All recruits are going to him as a result. Wants Gunn to continue his correspondence. Marked private.

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Later copy made from the original in November 1856. Reports that President George Washington directed him to inform St. Clair that proposed treaty negotiations between the U.S. and the hostile Indians north of the Ohio River is to take place at Lower Sandusky around 1 June. To guarantee the success of the negotiations it is necessary to make sure all hostile incursions of the white inhabitants into, or near to the Indian Country north of the Ohio, should be absolutely prohibited, until after the Treaty be closed. The commander of the troops has been ordered to make a proclamation to that effect. Asks St. Clair to take measures to prevent violence during these negotiations.

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Informs Wilkinson his letters will be kept private, however, he will show them to the President of the United States. Discusses the conflict between Wilkinson and General [Anthony] Wayne. Comments he regrets the disagreement which exists between two officers high in rank, and of whose experience and talents a favorable opinion is entertained. Also notes that no officer, regardless of rank, is immune from charges of military crimes and will be brought forth in a public manner. See GLC02437.06143 for copy. Date added later in pencil.

Author: James Wilkinson
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Written from Fort Washington, near present-day Cincinnati, Ohio. Writes to Knox about a disagreement between Major Hodgson and Major Zeigler. Offered to mediate their disagreement, but was denied. Asks Knox to step in, as the Majors are threatening to resign. Adds that he has focused so heavily on dealing with this problem that he has been unable to handle larger issues facing the soldiers in the Fort Washington area. However, he promises to address these other issues with due haste.

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Wanted to be in Philadelphia by 1 March, but thinks it will more likely be 3 or 4 March now. Writes, It is the general opinion here that a war will take place between England and France, several officers of the British Navy are here at present, they are hurrying home by the first vessels. Notes Mr. Macomb has been released from jail upon the principles I lately mentioned to you. States Macomb's real estate is up for sale. Says no man lives more at his ease than Horatio Gates. Saw him at 3 dinner parties last week. Mentions that he is a warm democrat; the Baron says he is a good military man, but a bad politician. And that he has good terms at the Crugar house and farm, 2,000 for the rest of his life. Gates sells 400 of produce each year after supplying the needs of his family. Reports that Mr. Van Berckel, the Dutch ambassador to the U.S. and the husband of Madame de Leval, has purchased two lots of Courtland Street and will build a home. It appears he will not return to Europe. Postscript says, Gen. Gates says he hopes Colo. Hamilton will not think of going out, in consequence of the noisy conduct of some people, whose sole object is to get in themselves, this sentiment appears to prevail here both with respect to him and yourself.

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Says Duer will receive by this day's post a public letter relative to the supplies on the western frontier. Says he is alarmed about information he just received from Mr. Walker that Duer has yet to arrange for ... the stores for the expedition. Tells him I hope in God you have made other and more effectual arrangements or you will suffer excessively in your interests. Wants to know by the return post what exact steps he will take to fix the situation. Says the troops for the expedition have now arrived at Fort Pitt and other places on the Ohio - and the rear of the force for the expedition leaves Trenton this day.

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Written from Fort Washington, present-day Cincinnati, Ohio. Marked Private, Personal & Confidential. Provides his opinion that [Winthrop] Sargent should be kept on as Adjutant General, but only if the appointment is sanctioned with a rank. Discusses his merits as an officer in that position. Declares that he is making these observations without Sargent's knowledge. Provides some information on Fort Jefferson. Asks for news of Knox's wife and sends his respects.