Defensive protection of Western part of Pennsylvania
Document 1791Knox explains to Governor Thomas Mifflin the military steps he is taking to protect the Pennsylvania frontier.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
Knox explains to Governor Thomas Mifflin the military steps he is taking to protect the Pennsylvania frontier.
Date
12/26/1791
Author
Recipient
Collection
Document number
1791122600500
Notable persons
Thomas Mifflin
Henry Knox
President of the United States
Major Craig
lieutenants of the counties of Westmoreland, Allegheny, and Washington
the General Government
Notable locations
Pennsylvania
Fort Pitt
the Ohio and upper parts of the Allegheny
frontiers
Notable items
orders were issued to Major Craig
defensive protection of the western parts of Pennsylvania
blockhouse at Fort Pitt
pallisadoes
ice
general safety of these parts
number of scouts or patrols
expense of the General Government
best hunters, or woodsmen
high pay of five-sixths of a dollar per day
I have the honor, in pursuance of the orders of the President of the United States, to state to your Excellency the measures which are at present in