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Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796 to Elliott and Williams

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02397 Author/Creator: Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796 Place Written: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1792/11/18 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 34 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Explains that while he had suggested a certain level of meat rations for the recipients troops, the Secretary of War has chosen a different amount. Though he disagrees with the Secretary, he advises the recipients to follow this higher authority. These orders are part of the planning for battle against the Indians.

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

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