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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05349 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0107] March 1792 |
| Title | Caleb Swan to James Wilkinson on the payment of militia in Ohio |
| Date | 11 March 1792 |
| Author | Swan, Caleb (1758-1809) |
| Recipient | Wilkinson, James |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Written from Fort Washington, present-day Cincinnati, Ohio. Writes that he went to Kentucky to "pay off the militia of that district who served in General [Arthur] St. Clair's expedition against the Indians in 1791," as he was instructed to do. Explains how much he paid, and to how many militiamen. Believes the unpaid may apply at Fort Washington. Also explains that he advanced money to "Lewis," who was wounded and distressed; reminds Wilkinson that he authorized Swan to do so. Encloses two letters (not present). |
| Subjects | American Indian History Northwest Indian War Frontiers and Exploration Military History Northwest Territory Westward Expansion Militia Soldier's Pay Finance Government and Civics Injury or Wound Health and Medical |
| People | Swan, Caleb (1758-1809) Wilkinson, James (1757-1825) St. Clair, Arthur (1737-1818) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Westward Expansion; Native Americans; Health & Medicine |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |