Separation of Military and Civil Authority

Item

Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Title

Separation of Military and Civil Authority

Description

Inquiry into William Preston's interference with Congressional representative election. Requests additional details to be taken under oath.

year created

1793

month created

05

day created

02

author

sent from location

War Department

recipient

in collection

in image

notable person/group

Beverly Randolph
Henry Knox
James McClurg
magistrates
William Preston
Governor Virginia

notable location

War Department
Montgomery County
Virginia

notable idea/issue

civil authority
election
appointment
inquiry

document number

1793050200201

page start

1

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Document instances

In image In source Location in source
[view document] (3 pages) LBI07 (3 pages) Collection: Executive Communications B: unnumbered

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Henry Knox War Department [n/a]
Recipient Beverley Randolph [unknown] [n/a]