Date:
25 October 1794-24 May 1795
Title:
Lieutenant Ebenezer Massey Orderly Book
Description:
Fort Wayne Orderly Book
Lieutenant Ebenezer Massey was an artillery officer attached to General Wayne's army during the Indian Wars in this area. Kept by Massey from October 25, 1794 - May 24, 1795, this 144 page orderly book contains entries related to the daily operations of the garrison during the first months of the American Fort built by General Anthony Wayne. An orderly book is a record kept by the military of the orders and instructions given by a commanding officer as well as a place to record the daily duties of the garrison.
Lieutenant Ebenezer Massey was an artillery officer attached to General Wayne's army during the Indian Wars in this area. Kept by Massey from October 25, 1794 - May 24, 1795, this 144 page orderly book contains entries related to the daily operations of the garrison during the first months of the American Fort built by General Anthony Wayne. An orderly book is a record kept by the military of the orders and instructions given by a commanding officer as well as a place to record the daily duties of the garrison.