Establishment of a uniform militia
Document 1794Secretary Knox, in obedience to the orders of President Washington, reports on the difficulties and inconveniences that have occurred in the execution of the act entitled, "An act more effectually to provide for the national defence, by establishing an uniform militia throughout the United States." Looks at the laws of Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and North Carolina.
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Printed Document
Description
Secretary Knox, in obedience to the orders of President Washington, reports on the difficulties and inconveniences that have occurred in the execution of the act entitled, "An act more effectually to provide for the national defence, by establishing an uniform militia throughout the United States." Looks at the laws of Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and North Carolina.
Date
12/10/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Department of War
Collection
Document number
1794121090200
Note
Enclosed in Knox to US House, 12/10/1794.
Notable persons
Henry Knox
militia
Notable locations
Department of War
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Maryland
North Carolina
Connecticut
Georgia
Notable items
arms