John Preston, Morris boatyard to Francis Preston, Greenbriar [Va., now W.Va.]

Containers:
Box 1, Folder 6
Scope and content:

Scope and Contents

Arrived at Colstee?; boats delayed; projects disagreeable voyage due to low tide; regained deserters for reward; deserters confined; General Wayne moved down river; Wayne killed Indians [Miami?] with bayonets; Wayne desires 15 or 20 hundred militia for battle; unlikely as militia unwilling to serve under him; Indians enjoy peace this spring and summer; Indians "live in dread in their small forts in the most wretched manner". 2pp. ALS.

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