Report from Andrew Jackson Concerning the Petition of Hugh Lawson White and the Report of the Secretary of War
Document 17974th Congress, Second Session, No. 74. Based on reports of Indian hostilities from the frontier, it is resolved that the President should have the power to call up the militia to defend the citizens of the nation. Payment of General Sevier and his troops for defense of the territory south of the Ohio river approved.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
4th Congress, Second Session, No. 74.
Based on reports of Indian hostilities from the frontier, it is resolved that the President should have the power to call up the militia to defend the citizens of the nation. Payment of General Sevier and his troops for defense of the territory south of the Ohio river approved.
Date
01/17/1797
Author
Collection
Document number
1797011790100
Notable persons
Andrew Jackson
Hugh Lawson White
Secretary of War
Cherokee
Creek
Indian Nation
General Sevier
settlers
Secretary Smith
Major King
Mr. Ore
committee
militia
President
brigade
southern tribes
Notable locations
Ohio River
frontier
House of Representatives
Congress
war department
Knoxville
territory
Notable items
constitution
payment
hostilities