Georgia Military Affairs, Volume 1,1775-1793.
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Regulations for Preservation of Neutrality
08/16/1793 Autograph Letter SignedItemized list by President of rules to promote neutrality of U.S. Requests the governor suppress any actions that are contrary to the above mentioned rules.
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On Measures to Deal with Creeks
05/30/1793 Copy of Signed DocumentAdvised avoiding expeditions to Creek Country. Increased forces for defense authorized by President. Detailed knowledge of Indian interactions on frontier, how to engage them, and creation of …
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Measures to Prevent Foreign Aggression
05/24/1793 Letter SignedLetter, describes measures to prevent foreign arms and aggression; discusses fitting and manning vessels as privateers; discusses neutrality of United States; mentions militia.
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Commandeering Ships
08/07/1793 Autograph Letter SignedAgreement between U.S. government and Ministry of France on conditions of commandeering ships in U.S. waters. Requests clarification on how to proceed if there is no French consul at port.
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Asylum
08/16/1793 Autograph Letter SignedPresidential decision not to grant asylum to any armed vessel or privateer. Requests Governor's assistance in enforcing this new mandate.
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Building Blocks Houses and Maintaining Militia
05/14/1794 Autograph Letter SignedBuilding of block houses by garrisons along border to commence for protection of U.S. lands. Requests documentation of muster and pay.
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Violation of Neutrality
10/19/1795 Autograph Letter SignedDeposition of Joseph Williams, captain of the schooner Charlotte, enclosed. Request that Matthews takes proper executive action against two privateers detained for their actions on Turks Island.
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Justice
02/15/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMurder of Indian Commissioner and wounding of 2 Creeks met with swift punishment for offender. Money to pay Georgia militia lodged at Branch Bank of Charleston.
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