Isaac Shelby
7 documents
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Notification of Cherokee Declaration of War & Estimate of the Situation
Postscript on letter envelope, informs Knox of recent declaration of war by several Cherokee villages (on whom seems to be unclear). Against the possible threat of a roving force of three to …
King's Mountain Papers -
Preparations for Indian Attacks in Kentucky
Governor Isaac Shelby of Kentucky warns that hostile Indians have been emboldened by their successes against the expeditions sent against them and he has every reason to believe that they will attack …
The Isaac Shelby Papers -
Mustering of Two Scouts in Clark County
This is documentation from Governor Shelby of Kentucky to the Secretary of War regarding the mustering of two scouts in Clark County under the command of Lieutenant John McIntire. Included is the …
Muster Rolls of Volunteer Organizations: War With Northwest Indians, 1790-1795. (RG94) -
Defensive Protection of the Frontiers
Governor Shelby fully expects that the Creek and Chickamauga Indians will attack frontier settlers as soon as winter breaks so he requests authority to take measures for the defensive protection of …
The Isaac Shelby Papers -
Authorization for Governor to Transmit Papers to Secretary of War
Authorizes the Governor of Kentucky to contact the Secretary of War directly for assistance in instances where no provision has been made for the defense of the state's frontier.
Arthur Lee Papers -
Enclosed Act Regarding Pay of Militia
Kentucky State Legislature passed act regarding pay of militia, as a consequence Shelby enclosed pay rolls for state militia. Details on rations supplied.
Durrett Collection Misc MSS
