Scott's Wabash Expedition, 1791

"Scott's Wabash Expedition, 1791" by Public Library of Fort Wayne and Allen County is a historical account published in the early 1950s. This pamphlet outlines the military expedition led by Brigadier General Charles Scott during the late 18th century, focusing on the military efforts to establish American dominance in the Northwest Territory. The narrative documents the challenges faced by Scott and his troops, as well as their interactions with Native American tribes during this tumultuous period. The book recounts the expedition's progress from the Ohio River to the Wabash region, detailing the arduous journey through difficult terrain, severe weather, and the strategic military actions taken against Native American villages. Scott's troops managed to surprise and overwhelm the enemy, leading to the destruction of their settlements, capturing prisoners, and gaining critical insight into the local geography. The document contains Scott's letters, which provide a first-hand account of the expedition, including encounters with resistance and the impact of the expedition's actions on future relations between settlers and Native tribes. By the end, the narrative reflects on the broader implications of these military engagements, hinting at the ongoing conflict between the expanding United States and indigenous peoples. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is a public library system located in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States. Founded in 1895 as the Fort Wayne Public Library, the library served residents with 3,606 books out of a single room in City Hall. Today the library system includes a main library and 13 branch libraries in Fort Wayne and throughout the county. The 367,000 square feet (34,100 m2) Main Library Branch in downtown Fort Wayne is home to the Fred J. Reynolds Historical Genealogy Department which holds the largest public genealogy collection in the United States.