Extract of an act to recognize and adopt to the Constitution of the United States, the establishment of the troops raised under the resolves of the United States in Congress assembled and for other purposes therein mentioned - passed 29th September 1789
Document 1789Section 5 and Section 6 of act. Established presidential power to call up militia to protect frontiers. Limits duration of act until the next session of Congress.
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[Secretary at War] [with costh plan]
his letter
Done Oct. 15. 89.
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Type
Extract
Description
Section 5 and Section 6 of act. Established presidential power to call up militia to protect frontiers. Limits duration of act until the next session of Congress.
Date
10/15/1789
Author
Document number
1789101500001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Congress
troops
President
settlers
Secretary at War
St. Clair
militia
Indians
President
troops
Notable locations
frontier
Congress
Notable items
extract of act
constitution of United States
establishment of troops
protecting inhabitants of frontiers
hostile incursions by Indians
pay
subsistence
session of congress