St.Clair speaks of militia support to his campaign

Item

Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Title

St.Clair speaks of militia support to his campaign

Description

Letter, mentions Harmar's Court of Enquiry; describes state of provisions; discusses Kentucky militia re St. Clair's campaign.

short description

Letter, discusses Kentucky militia.

year created

1791

month created

09

day created

25

sent from location

Fort Washington

recipient

in image

notable person/group

Henry Knox
Arthur St. Clair
General Harmar
Colonel Oldham
General Scott

notable location

Fort Washington
Kentucky

notable item/thing

organization of the militia before they march
impeded the transportation of provisions and stores from this place
Court of Enquiry finished their business
exert himself to obviate any difficulties that may yet exist about the militia
deluged with rain for the last three days
see that the general has still some doubts
appointed to the command of the Kentucky militia
enclosed letter

document number

1791092540001

page start

1

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Document instances

In image In source Location in source
[view document] (3 pages) AKE11 (3 pages) Collection: Henry Knox Papers. [microfilm] R: 29, P: 116

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Arthur St. Clair Fort Washington [n/a]
Recipient Henry Knox [unknown] [n/a]