Resolution of Congress to Secretary at War
Document 1786Resolution to protect inhabitants north of the Ohio river. Orders Commanding Officer to detach two companies of troops to the rapids of Ohio River to protect against and prevent Indian attacks.
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By The United States in Congress Assembled
June 22d 1786
Resolved That the Secretary at War direct the Commanding Officer of the troops to detach Two Companies to the deposit of the Ohio to protect the Inhabitants from the incursions and depredations of the Indians —
Chas Thomson Secy
Type
Document Signed
Description
Resolution to protect inhabitants north of the Ohio river. Orders Commanding Officer to detach two companies of troops to the rapids of Ohio River to protect against and prevent Indian attacks.
Date
06/30/1786
Author
Recipient
Document number
1786063090101
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Notable persons
Charles Thomson
Indians
Indian Nation
hostiles
inhabitants
settlers
Notable locations
frontier
north of the Ohio
river
rapids
indian depredations
Notable items
indian depredations
protection