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Wayne, Anthony (1745-1796) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06147 Author/Creator: Wayne, Anthony (1745-1796) Place Written: Greenville, Ohio Type: Manuscript letter Date: 16 July 1794 Pagination: 2 p. ; 31.4 x 19.4 cm. Order a Copy

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.

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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