troyed. After this failed attempt, President Washington then looked to General Arthur St. Clair. His army was led to the same fate as Harmar's army (Phelps 4). St. Clair's mission into the Northwest Territory was the worst defeat of an American army by an Indian force in United States' history. His defeat left six hundred men dead (Preservation Commission 1).
             President Washington, after the defeat of the previous two generals, called upon General Anthony Wayne. Washington had seen the fighting of General Wayne during the course of the American Revolution at Stony Point. General Anthony Wayne was considered to be a hard-hitting military leader. General Wayne did not take this task lightly. He knew that the Indians had the advantage of the careful planning. The British were also helping the Indians with the planning process. The Indians also had the advantage of a superb fighting ability in addition to knowledge of the terrain (Phelps 4).
             President George Washington wanted General Anthony Wayne to pursue a peaceful resolve but to be ready for an attack. General Wayne began his expedition into the Territory by building forts, buil
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