Episode 4 of 4
Withdrawal and Odawa Decision
- When
- 21 October 1790
- Where
- Withdrawal route toward Fort Washington; western bank of the St. Joseph River area
- Part of
- Harmar Campaign
Harmar ordered withdrawal on 21 October; Native leaders considered a final blow but Odawa departed due to a lunar eclipse.
On 21 October, Harmar announced the objective was complete and ordered withdrawal to Fort Washington. Hardin and Hall moved to the west, south of the Native American towns, to establish positions on the western bank of the St. Joseph River area. Native leaders considered a final decisive blow, but the Odawa reportedly departed for home, interpreting a lunar eclipse as a sign not to attack.
Sources
- Harmar campaign Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
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