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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.10237 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0102] September-October 1791 |
| Title | Collection of eight letters from Arthur St. Clair to Henry Knox on the Northwest Indian War |
| Date | 4 September 1791 |
| Author | St. Clair, Arthur (1737-1818) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Collection of eight letters. Letters dated 4 September, 14 September, 16 September, 23 September, 10 October, 17 October, 21 October, 1 November. Discusses the transportation of goods, supplies and horses. Mentions problems with raising troops and handling misdemeanors. Later ones discuss conflict with the Indians and the difficulty of battle. Writes "I have been on the point of losing the Virginia Battallion - it is a considerable time ago that I knew of some discontents in that Corps, but was led to believe it was among the officers ... " First letter noted as an extract, with the rest most likely being copies. Sewn Binding. Watermarked "Edmead & Pine." |
| Subjects | Military History Military Law Military Supplies Transportation Northwest Territory Frontiers and Exploration American Indian History Recruitment Battle Mutiny Northwest Indian War |
| People | St. Clair, Arthur (1737-1818) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Lexington, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Native Americans |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |