Letter written by an unidentified British officer concerning Wayne's Campaign, [1794] Mar.

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Letter written by an unidentified British officer concerning Wayne's Campaign, [1794] Mar.

ALS, written by an unidentified British military officer, signed with initials, to "My Lord," dated at York, Upper Canada, reporting news of the defeat of American Indians by Anthony Wayne at Fort Recovery. The writer discusses implications of the defeat for alliance between Indians and Britain; his orders from Lord Dorchester, governor of Québec, to go to Fort Miamis, Ohio; and the possibility of war with the United States.

1 item (2 p.) ; 23 cm.

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Dorchester, Guy Carleton, Baron, 1724-1808

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Army officer and public official of Great Britain and governor of Quebec (Colony). From the description of Guy Carleton papers, Baron Dorchester, circa 1775-1786. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71009537 British governor of Quebec and commander of the British Army in Canada. From the description of Papers of Guy Carleton, Baron Dorchester, 1774-1777. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71009530 Governor of Quebec and British army officer. From the ...

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

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