Fernald C. Cochran collection of correspondence and documents relating to the Armstrong's of Georgia, circa 1787-circa 1791, compiled circa 1905.

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Fernald C. Cochran collection of correspondence and documents relating to the Armstrong's of Georgia, circa 1787-circa 1791, compiled circa 1905.

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Typescript copies of correspondence and documents relating to the Armstrong's of Georgia and especially to John Armstrong's expedition up the Missouri River in 1790. Includes a copy of a letter from John Armstrong, Port Vincent (i.e Vincennes), Indiana, to Colonel Richard C. Anderson, Louisville, Kentucky, 1787 August 8, presenting his respects to General George Rogers Clark, James Merriweather, Major William Crochan (Croghan) and others; skirmishes with Indians near mouth of Wabash River; is of opinion that some troops will be transferred to Kaskaskia, Illinois, following the return of Colonel Josiah Harmar from a projected trip there; describes site and situation; lists benefits of establishment of Vincennes. Also a description by Cochran of the origin of this letter and of the letter of October 28 or 23?, 1791 from Armstrong to Anderson. Also includes correspondence between Cochran and Dr. Thwaites from 1905 discussing John Armstrong and his expedition.

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Anderson, Richard C. (Richard Clough), 1750-1826

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Armstrong, John, 1755-1816

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Cochran, Fernald C.,

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