Request for Scouts in Virginia Counties
Document 1795Pickering will request approval from President for spies to be employed in Virginia counties to protect against hostile Indians. Informed Brooke of peace accord between Indian tribes and U.S.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Pickering will request approval from President for spies to be employed in Virginia counties to protect against hostile Indians. Informed Brooke of peace accord between Indian tribes and U.S.
Date
09/14/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Collection
Document number
1795091400201
Page start
1
Notable persons
Governor Robert Brooke
Timothy Pickering
Indians
Indian Nation
hostiles
spies
spy
scouts
tribes
recruits
President United States
Governor Virginia
Captain Tinsley
Joseph Morgan
Notable locations
Richmond, Virginia
War Office
counties
frontier
Pittsburg
Pittsburgh
Notable items
pay
balance