Major Doughty Suggests Spot for Headquarters on the Big Miami
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Major Doughty Suggests Spot for Headquarters on the Big Miami
Description
Received notice that Major Doughty arrived at Little Miami and will go to Big Miami. Suggests location for headquarters opposite Vicking River with never failing springs.
year created
1789
month created
09
day created
12
author
sent from location
Fort Harmar
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Joseph Harmar
Major Doughty
notable location
Fort Harmar
Little Miami
Big Miami
Headquarters
Vicking River
notable item/thing
situation
springs
document number
1789091240401
page start
1
transcription
Fort Harmar, September 12, 1789
Dear Sir: Major Doughty informs me in his letter dated of the
21st ultimo, that he arrived at Little Miami on the
16th, and after reconnoitering for three days from
thence to the Big Miami, for an eligible situation
whereon to erect the works for head quarters, he had
at length determined to fix upon a spot opposite
Licking river, which he represents as high and healthy,
abounding with never failing springs, +c., and the
most proper position he could find for the purpose.
I am, +c.
Jos. Harmar
The Honorable General Knox
Secretary at War.---
Dear Sir: Major Doughty informs me in his letter dated of the
21st ultimo, that he arrived at Little Miami on the
16th, and after reconnoitering for three days from
thence to the Big Miami, for an eligible situation
whereon to erect the works for head quarters, he had
at length determined to fix upon a spot opposite
Licking river, which he represents as high and healthy,
abounding with never failing springs, +c., and the
most proper position he could find for the purpose.
I am, +c.
Jos. Harmar
The Honorable General Knox
Secretary at War.---
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (1 pages) | DAB06 (1 pages) | Collection: Alfred T. Goodman Papers | C: 2, F: 18 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Josiah Harmar | Fort Harmar | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |