Support of Militia Against Cherokee War
Document 1792Received notification of declaration of war against U.S. by Cherokee Nation. Know consulted with the Sec. of Treasury and Sec. of State who unanimously agree that Gov. Blount should be afforded the "most ample powers" to draw for the militia for defensive protection of state. Noted all offensive measures will be reserved for Congressional approval.
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Received notification of declaration of war against U.S. by Cherokee Nation. Know consulted with the Sec. of Treasury and Sec. of State who unanimously agree that Gov. Blount should be afforded the "most ample powers" to draw for the militia for defensive protection of state. Noted all offensive measures will be reserved for Congressional approval.
Date
10/09/1792
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War Department
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Document number
1792100900100
Notable persons
George Washington
Henry Knox
governor
Blount
militia
Cherokee
Indian Nation
hostiles
Secretary of War
Secretary of State
Secretary of Treasury
Notable locations
War Department
frontier
territory
state
land
property