An Act authorizing a detachment from the Militia of the United States.
Document 1797Authorization of Congress for President to raise militia through orders directed to heads of state governments. Number of troops, type, and duration of service specified.
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Authorization of Congress for President to raise militia through orders directed to heads of state governments. Number of troops, type, and duration of service specified.
Date
06/24/1797
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1797062490001
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1
Note
Cited in McHenry to Wolcott, 08/01/1797, also cited in Wolcott to McHenry, 08/14/1797.
Notable persons
US Congress
John Adams
Jonathan Dayton
Thomas Jefferson
militia
cavalry
infantry
dragoons
artillery
troops