Military command authority established for governor of western territories by Congress
Document 1788Congress resolves to establish military authority of the governor of the western territories. Congress resolves to have state militia and federal troops put at the disposal of the governor of the western territories.
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[Clerks of Congress Aug 12, 1788]
Type
Contemporary Copy of Letter
Description
Congress resolves to establish military authority of the governor of the western territories. Congress resolves to have state militia and federal troops put at the disposal of the governor of the western territories.
Date
08/12/1788
Collection
Document number
1788081290101
Page start
1
Notable persons
US Congress
Henry Knox
Charles Thomson