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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.06149 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0123] July-September 1794 |
| Title | Charles Scott to Henry Knox about movements in Ohio and shortfalls in recruits |
| Date | 21 July 1794 |
| Author | Scott, Charles (1739-1813) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Copy of a letter from Major General Charles Scott to the Secretary of War, Henry Knox. Informs Knox the rear of his command passed the Ohio [River?] this morning. Requests Knox makes all the necessary arrangements prior to their arrival so they are able to take to the field without delay. Mentions he fell short on the number of recruitments but the skill of the men compensates for any deficiencies. Also notes everyone gets along well. Written from Fort Washington, present day Cincinnati, Ohio. |
| Subjects | Frontiers and Exploration Northwest Indian War Military History American Indian History Recruitment American Statesmen Battle of Fallen Timbers Westward Expansion Battle |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Scott, Charles (1739-1813) |
| Place written | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Theme | Westward Expansion; Government & Politics; Native Americans |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |