Instructions of Provisional Army under General Washington
Document 1799Refers to appointment by General Washington to lead US army and the unusual and urgent circumstances. Outlines certain garrisons and forts. Discusses activity along the Western frontier. Requests immediate response to instructions. Announces General Hamilton's responsibility overseeing all troops. Mentions issue of raising troops and detachment of officers and non-commissioned officers. Encloses copies of letters.
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Autograph Letter Signed
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Refers to appointment by General Washington to lead US army and the unusual and urgent circumstances. Outlines certain garrisons and forts. Discusses activity along the Western frontier. Requests immediate response to instructions. Announces General Hamilton's responsibility overseeing all troops. Mentions issue of raising troops and detachment of officers and non-commissioned officers. Encloses copies of letters.
Date
02/11/1799
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Document number
1799021100101
Page start
1
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Illegible document.
Notable persons
Charles Coatesworth Pinckney
James McHenry
George Washington
Lieutenant Colonel Butler
General Wilkinson
Alexander Hamilton
Governor of Georgia
James Jackson
Colonel Gaither
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