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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05975 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0120] October-December 1793 |
| Title | Anthony Wayne to Henry Knox about the French Revolution, troop behavior and army supplies |
| Date | 15 November 1793 |
| Author | Wayne, Anthony (1745-1796) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Government document; Military document |
| Content Description | Marked "Private." Makes reference to the "baneful leaven," the radical democratic principles of the French Revolution, influencing troops in his army. Mentions that Thomas Paine's "The rights of man, has been held up as a Criterion, even of Military Government. Attempts have frequently been made to evade & disobey Orders, under various & unworthy pretexts & idle quibles [sic], unknown at any period before that time, in the Legion." Reports that the most visible actor is Major Cushing "who is a very artful & seditious man." Also mentions a Captain Gunn. Goes into some of the insubordination of the troops. Is waiting for the right circumstances to make a proper example of someone to stop these acts. Expresses his anger over the poor conduct and service of contractors supplying the army. Believes he might have to retreat because of lack of supplies. Mentions these facts in confidence, but believes they will soon be common knowledge. Says "NB I am under great obligations to Genl. Posey - Genl Wilkinson has but recently joined, having been very ill." |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Military History Literature and Language Arts Civil Rights Military Law Mutiny Frontiers and Exploration Northwest Indian War Northwest Territory Westward Expansion Military Supplies Health and Medical France French Revolution |
| People | Wayne, Anthony (1745-1796) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Paine, Thomas (1737-1809) |
| Place written | SW Branch of Miami River, Ohio |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Westward Expansion; Native Americans; Arts & Literature; Health & Medicine; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |