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King, Rufus (1755-1827) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06136 Author/Creator: King, Rufus (1755-1827) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 July 1794 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 23.8 x 20.1 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses a rumor he heard regarding a confrontation between the Indians and part of Anthony Wayne's Army. Says it is has been reported "that the Indians were victorious and had brought Forty Scalps into Detroit - that the savages had collected about Wayne's encampment to the number of 1200…" Believes Wayne's army is strong enough to meet the "savages" but he is concerned over supplies. Docket is in the hand of John Stagg, Jr.

Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

[draft]
New York 6 July 1794
Dear Sir
We have here some unpleasant rumours relatives to Wayne's Army - A gentleman from Canada reports that he saw a person to whom he gives credit, from Detroit, who informed him that a partial action had taken place between the Indians and a part of Waynes Army, that the Indians were victorious and had brought Forty Scalps into Detroit - that he Savages had collected about [2] Waynes encampment to the number of 1200 - and that by an intercepted Letter it was ascertained that the army were without provisions, and from the Force of the indians were unable to procure their usual supplies.
though from the strength of Wayne's Army I feel no apprehension of his being unable to meet the Savages, still I am uneasy on the score of his supplies; the intercepting of which would seem [3] to be very practicable by a far less numerous body of savages -
I have this information from Mr. Smith of Quebec (son of Wm. Smith) who received it from the Gentleman from Canada - as I understand Mr. S. he supposes the action alluded to, took place about the beginning of June -
Mr. Smith informs me that the Post at Roche de Bout is still maintained, that the command is given to a Major Campbell, who has a Force of 150 Men -
RKing
General Knox
[docket]
New York 26 July 1794
Mr King -

King, Rufus, 1755-1827
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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