Act Authorizing National Defense
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Act Authorizing National Defense
Description
Refers to an act 27 June 1897, authorizing the organization and supply of a militia detachment. Notes the President's support. Such militia should be ready to march at a moment's notice. The President authorizes the need for cavalry
year created
1793
month created
08
day created
01
author
sent from location
War Office
recipient
in collection
in image
note
Cited in Wolcott to McHenry, 08/14/1797.
notable person/group
Oliver Wolcott
James McHenry
John Adams
notable location
War Office
Connecticut
notable item/thing
Militia
document number
1797080100001
page start
1
number of pages
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | NBJ03 (2 pages) | Collection: Oliver Wolcott Sr. Papers | IV, 107. |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | War Office | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Oliver Wolcott | [unknown] | [n/a] |