Decisions about Local Fortifications, Supplies, and Regimental Paymasters
Document 1799Based on Butler's knowledge of the surrounding frontier, leaves any decision about fortification to him, with a few instructions. Requests attention to Indians. Writes of efforts to protect the factory and fortification at Tellico. Directs supplies.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Based on Butler's knowledge of the surrounding frontier, leaves any decision about fortification to him, with a few instructions. Requests attention to Indians. Writes of efforts to protect the factory and fortification at Tellico. Directs supplies.
Date
04/12/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1799041200301
Page start
1
Notable persons
Thomas Butler
James McHenry
Zachariah Cox
Indians
Regimental Quartermaster
Colonel Henley
Paymaster
Alexander Hamilton
Notable locations
War Department
Indian Lands
Tellico
Knoxville