Really enjoying the series, and not just for the plug! (Thanks, by the way). I always wanted a deeper look at Bradt's raid and I think your analysis is spot on. I took a quick look at the Butterfield volume of the Washington-Irvine Correspondence and found a letter from Washington County Lieutenant James Marshal to Irvine dated 9/15/82 mentioning two deserters from Bradt's force just after the attack at Fort Henry petered out. (p. 313). According to Marshall, the deserters announced that "shortly before they left the enemy, that they had determined to give up the matter at Wheeling, and either scatter into small parties in order to distress and plunder the inhabitants, or attack the first small fort they could come at." Marshel believed the attack on Rice's blockhouse confirmed the deserter's story. Of course, in retrospect, if Bradt's force broke into small parties, we would expect them to attack more than one site, so I think you hit the nail on the head in tying Robinson Run to Bradt's raid. I just skimmed the rest of the published correspondence and came up dry with anything that might help.
Again, very interesting stuff about Robinson Run & the surrounding area. All within about 35 miles or so of each other. Thanks again for bringing this bit of history to us.
Absolutely wonderful paintings in this episode! Brings it to life. I eagerly await each episode here in Sweden. I can find Your estimation Brady, regarding the number attacking Wheeling, in Col. Ebenezer Zane' official Reaport. Given 14th September to Gen. William Irvine, to be 40 regulars, 1 Cap. and 260 indians. You probably have further sources. PS. My interest in colonial America was due to Francis Parkman, who I discovered some 35 years ago. Q: How is he regarded today by contemporary scolars in America?
Thank you! The paintings are by an artist named Robert Griffing. He’s amazing. Thank you for the heads up on Zane’s report. Regarding Parkman, at this point we all regard him as the one who laid the foundation for our entire field, but his work is now a spring board for modern historians to build off of. He did a great deal of work that we are all grateful for.
@@bradycrytzerofficial I found Griffings webpage, thank You. Glad to see Your view on Parkman! I first read "the Last of the Mohikans" in the 1960ies as a young boy, and then 25 years later found Parkman's detailed and skilful explaination.
I see a lot of Robert Griffings paintings and wonder if that's what the native Americans actually looked like. Are there any time correct paintings or drawings of them or are they just a guess .
@@bradycrytzerofficialhe was born in 1940? Did he get his inspiration from actual historical drawings is what I'm asking. If he's still alive at 85 you should ask him for an interview that would be cool!
That’s actually a great question. My primary focus is on the French and Indian War and Revolution in the west, for which the Illinois Country played a major role. I believe that Indiana Territory is a radically different place with its own politics and history. I study it a great deal, but I would not classify myself as a “specialist.”
Quick Note: The 1782 attack originated from the headwaters of the Sandusky River, not the mouth of the Sandusky River on Lake Erie
Really enjoying the series, and not just for the plug! (Thanks, by the way). I always wanted a deeper look at Bradt's raid and I think your analysis is spot on. I took a quick look at the Butterfield volume of the Washington-Irvine Correspondence and found a letter from Washington County Lieutenant James Marshal to Irvine dated 9/15/82 mentioning two deserters from Bradt's force just after the attack at Fort Henry petered out. (p. 313). According to Marshall, the deserters announced that "shortly before they left the enemy, that they had determined to give up the matter at Wheeling, and either scatter into small parties in order to distress and plunder the inhabitants, or attack the first small fort they could come at." Marshel believed the attack on Rice's blockhouse confirmed the deserter's story. Of course, in retrospect, if Bradt's force broke into small parties, we would expect them to attack more than one site, so I think you hit the nail on the head in tying Robinson Run to Bradt's raid. I just skimmed the rest of the published correspondence and came up dry with anything that might help.
@@EricSterner wonderful find! Another important layer!
Thank you, as usual very interesting.
@@bradrineholt7006 my pleasure!
Again, very interesting stuff about Robinson Run & the surrounding area. All within about 35 miles or so of each other. Thanks again for bringing this bit of history to us.
Glad you enjoyed it! I don’t think we’ll ever know who attacked for sure, but this is my professional opinion
What you explained makes a lot of sense, being those places were so close together.
Absolutely wonderful paintings in this episode! Brings it to life. I eagerly await each episode here in Sweden. I can find Your estimation Brady, regarding the number attacking Wheeling, in Col. Ebenezer Zane' official Reaport. Given 14th September to Gen. William Irvine, to be 40 regulars, 1 Cap. and 260 indians. You probably have further sources.
PS. My interest in colonial America was due to Francis Parkman, who I discovered some 35 years ago. Q: How is he regarded today by contemporary scolars in America?
Thank you! The paintings are by an artist named Robert Griffing. He’s amazing. Thank you for the heads up on Zane’s report. Regarding Parkman, at this point we all regard him as the one who laid the foundation for our entire field, but his work is now a spring board for modern historians to build off of. He did a great deal of work that we are all grateful for.
@@bradycrytzerofficial I found Griffings webpage, thank You. Glad to see Your view on Parkman! I first read "the Last of the Mohikans" in the 1960ies as a young boy, and then 25 years later found Parkman's detailed and skilful explaination.
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I see a lot of Robert Griffings paintings and wonder if that's what the native Americans actually looked like. Are there any time correct paintings or drawings of them or are they just a guess .
@@georgedavis6583 Robert Griffing is the gold standard. Many of his drawings take place between 1750-1790, so these are all period correct
@@bradycrytzerofficialhe was born in 1940? Did he get his inspiration from actual historical drawings is what I'm asking. If he's still alive at 85 you should ask him for an interview that would be cool!
29:52 Me too. Born there so I’m biased… just sayin.
You’ll love my new book on the National Road coming out in 2026. Wheeling was the center of it all!
Why dont you include Indiana? You skip from Kentucky and go straight to Illinois in your bio introduction?
That’s actually a great question. My primary focus is on the French and Indian War and Revolution in the west, for which the Illinois Country played a major role. I believe that Indiana Territory is a radically different place with its own politics and history. I study it a great deal, but I would not classify myself as a “specialist.”
This series has been really outstanding - a very valuable contribution.
Thank you, Jim! I’m hoping that it raises some awareness, and inspires others to look more closely at the “small stories.”