to Henry Knox

St. Clair, Arthur, 1734-1818 to Henry Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.05166-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
25 September 1791
Author/Creator
St. Clair, Arthur, 1734-1818
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Cincinnati, Ohio
Pagination
2 p. : docket ; Height: 30.1 cm, Width: 18.9 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

Since St. Clair last wrote on 23 September, Colonel Oldham arrived with the Kentucky militia. Oldham brought a letter from General Charles Scott, which is enclosed (not included). Scott has doubts about the militia, but Oldham has been reassuring. As the militia was "called out by draught," Scott believes he will not be able to command another volunteer expedition. Speaks of a deluge of rain, which has impeded transportation of provisions and stores. The weather is better today and things are now moving. Says the Court of Inquiry has finished their business and that General Josiah Harmar has forwarded the proceedings. Will forward a duplicate at the next opportunity. Proposes to move the army on 28 September. Says he will probably send Knox one more letter from Fort Washington, as he has to still organize the militia. Docket notes that the letter was received 16 November. Written at Fort Washington.

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