Confronting Intruders on Indian Land, Etc.
Document 1796Sparks is directed to assume whatever position on the frontier, or in Indian Country, that he and Mr. Henley feel is best calculated to cover the most exposed and greatest scope of Indian Country. He is to erect the necessary works for the security of his men and place the post in such a position as to be defended in case of attack. As to intruders on Indian land, Sparks will treat them in the manner directed by the law passed the 19th of May 1796.
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Sparks is directed to assume whatever position on the frontier, or in Indian Country, that he and Mr. Henley feel is best calculated to cover the most exposed and greatest scope of Indian Country. He is to erect the necessary works for the security of his men and place the post in such a position as to be defended in case of attack. As to intruders on Indian land, Sparks will treat them in the manner directed by the law passed the 19th of May 1796.
Date
11/25/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Document number
1796112500301
Page start
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Notable persons
Captain Sparks
James McHenry
Mr. Henley
intruders on Indian Lands
Major General Anthony Wayne
Notable locations
War Office
frontier
Indian Country
Tennessee
soldiers
Notable items
works
attack
war
exercise
discipline
returns