Stagg, John, Jr., 1758-1803 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.06171 Author/Creator: Stagg, John, Jr., 1758-1803 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 August 1794 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 31.5 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy
Relays information he received from General [Anthony] Wayne, Colonel [Thomas] Butler, and Major [Isaac] Craig. Notes Butler reports the outposts are amply supplied with provisions and assures the officers and men have made great exertion putting the fort (possibly Fort Fayette) in order. Notes there have been recent successes in France (possibly referring to the French Revolution). The events taken place at the fort are likely related to the Whiskey Rebellion.
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