Relative to situation in Luzerne County; Colonel Buttler's conduct during late riot

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Type

Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Description

Colonel Dennison laid before the council several papers related to situation in Luzerne County. Council wishes to deliberate on measures. Sufficient number of troops will be sent to take part in Tioga. Captain Ross has been commissioned. Colonel Butler apologizes for his conduct during the late riot; stating reason for such conduct; council finds charges against Butler on slight grounds;

Date

10/31/1787

Sent from

Philadelphia, In Council

Document number

1787103190000

Notable persons

Timothy Pickering
Peter Muhlenberg
Colonel Dennison
council
Captain Ross
Colonel Butler
troops

Notable locations

Philadelphia, In Council
Luzerne County
Tioga

Notable items

papers
charges
misconduct
riot