Raising of additional militia in Georgia, and controversy over Federal command of troops

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Description

From Fort Fidius, Gaither's correspondence includes two letters from Mr Bernard. Reports that Georgia Governor Telfair has published an order for raising 100 cavalry and 100 infantry militia, to be under Gaither's command. Gaither believes the numbers are sufficient; militia officers do not; nor are they pleased that a federal officer has command of these troops.

Date

07/20/1793

Recipient

Sent from

Fort Fidius

Document number

1793072040055

Page start

458

Note

This document is enclosed in a statement relative to the South Western frontiers, as connected with the state of Georgia and Creek Indians, the south Western territory of the United States and the Cherokees submitted to the House of Representatives on December 4, 1793. This document is an integral part of [Public Reports] and other communications of the Secretary of War, 12/99/1793.

Notable persons

Henry Knox
Henry Gaither
Federal officer
Georgia militia
cavalry
infantry
militia officers
Timothy Bernard
Timothy Barnard

Notable locations

Fort Fidius
Georgia
frontier

Notable items

arms