Ordering of militia into service

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Type

Copy of document

Description

Letter, directs movement of Washington District Militia to be dispatched to Miro district on Cumberland River under Brigadier General Roberston to put brigade into best possible state of defense.

Date

10/09/1792

Author

Recipient

Sent from

War Department

Document number

1792100900002

Page start

4

Notable persons

Henry Lee
Henry Knox
Brigadier General Robertson
Governor Blount
John Stagg
Chief Clerk
militia
regiment
Brigade

Notable locations

southwestern Virginia
War Department
Virginia
Washington district
Miro district on Cumberland river

Notable items

brigade
state of defense
regiment of the militia
time at which Congress is to meet
the result of their deliberations
offensive measures
information
authentic
judge
further measures
defense of the Southwestern parts of Virginia at the expense of the Union