Authorization to Call Up Militia
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Authorization to Call Up Militia
Description
President authorized use of militia for protection of Virginia frontier from hostile Indians. Details on employment, rations, etc.
year created
1791
month created
03
day created
10
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Beverly Randolph
Henry Knox
rangers
militia
Indians
hostiles
Indian Nation
President Washington
notable location
War Department
frontier
Virginia
territory
notable item/thing
use of militia
rations
notable idea/issue
protection
volunteers
document number
1791031000601
page start
1
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | LBI04 (4 pages) | Collection: Executive Communications | B: 6 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Beverley Randolph | [unknown] | [n/a] |