Secretary at War writes to the Governor of Tennesee regarding militia
Document 1797Secretary McHenry informs Governor Wood of the federal mandate to raise, equip, organize, and keep in readiness a body of militia fit for action.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Secretary McHenry informs Governor Wood of the federal mandate to raise, equip, organize, and keep in readiness a body of militia fit for action.
Date
08/01/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Document number
1797080113001
Page start
1
Note
Document interleaved in Washington Irving's Life of George Washington.
Notable persons
James Wood
James McHenry
Notable locations
War Office
Tennessee
Notable items
artillery
militia