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to Walter Stewart

Writes to Colonel Stewart to ask how he is addressing a recent mutiny in the Continental Army, referred to as "the unhappy and disgraceful dispute." Also notes the expected arrival of General George Washington. On January 1, 1781, soldiers under...

GLC00139

to James Madison

The letter discusses the progress of peace negotiations, his nephew's missing enslaved person, Anthony Wayne and Indian Wars, American independence and restitution. Also mentions: General Carleton, General Washington, Paris, France, and Admiral...

GLC00099.094

to Elliot & Williams

Wayne pleads for supplies (particularly flour), decrying with great urgency having "been frequently without provisions" and claiming that "There must have been some fatal neglect or error somewhere." Elliot & Williams were suppliers for the army...

GLC01141

to Abraham Robinson

Wayne writes just as the British are approaching Fort Ticonderoga for an attack. "I have just time to inform you that the Enemy are approaching - the shattered remains of our fleet arrived last night." Eleven of the sixteen ships were lost, as well...

GLC01154

[Reciept for 2000 florins owed Phillip Jacob Cohen]

Receipt from Wilhelm and Jan Willink of Amsterdam, owing 2000 florins to Cohen. Signed by Cohen on verso. Signature of Anthony Wayne crossed out on front. Spelled Wilhem and Ian in this letter.

GLC01450.504