Discussion of Activity in the Northwestern Territory
Document 1798Reports interaction with the Paymaster General for bills in the Northwestern Territory. Refers to French troops. Mentions governors' discretion at calling up militias. Discussion of reports from Captain Guion and the erection of fortifications.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Reports interaction with the Paymaster General for bills in the Northwestern Territory. Refers to French troops. Mentions governors' discretion at calling up militias. Discussion of reports from Captain Guion and the erection of fortifications.
Date
08/02/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1798080200201
Page start
1
Note
Difficult to read.
Cited in McHenry to Washington, 11/04/1798.
Notable persons
James Wilkinson
James McHenry
Paymaster General
French Troops
Captain Guion
Congress
Notable locations
War Department
Northwestern Territory
Mississippi River