October 21, 1794
Fatigue duty was discontinued by a general order which detailed the companies to remain in the garrison. Lieutenant Colonel Hamtramck was to command the companies of Captains Kingsbury, Spark, Preston, Greaton, and Reed; Captain Porter, of artillery; Subalterns Strong, Bradley, Brady, Campbell, Wright, and Massey. Lieutenant Wade was assigned duty as fort major.
October 22, 1794
Colonel Hamtramck marched the troops to the garrison at 7:00 a.m. After a discharge of fifteen guns, he named the fort by a garrison order, “Fort Wayne.” He then marched his command into it.
Captain Kibby, with his company of spies, was directed to proceed up the St. Mary’s River to Fort Adams to ascertain the situation of the river with respect to navigation. He took with him the canoe and three days’ provisions.
October 25, 1794
Captain Kibby sent back an express informing the general of the impossibility of navigating the St. Mary’s River. He begged permission to return but was peremptorily ordered to continue to Fort Adams.
October 27, 1794
At 11:00 a.m. the army proceeded on the line of march on General Harmar’s trace; after four and one-half miles we came to a large swamp. At about 3:00 p.m. we heard the discharge of several cannons in our rear; the firing was generally supposed to be at a dinner given by Colonel Hamtramck for the officers of the garrison. We encamped at 4:00 p.m. after marching eight and one-half miles.
October 28, 1794