Assembly of troops to combat Northwest Indians
Document 1791Three thousand levies are to be assembled in July for offensive expedition against Indians. Until that time, troops will be used to protect the frontier. Provides details on how the levies should be used.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Three thousand levies are to be assembled in July for offensive expedition against Indians. Until that time, troops will be used to protect the frontier. Provides details on how the levies should be used.
Date
03/28/1791
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Collection
Document number
1791032800201
Page start
1
Notable persons
Beverly Randolph
Henry Knox
levies
militia
troops
settlers
Indians
Notable locations
War Department
frontier
Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Ohio River
river
Richmond