Colonel David Shepherd
4 documents
Termination of Scouts for Protection
Notification letter that ended the use of scouts and patrols to protect against Indian attacks. Although the scouts were held in high esteem by the public, they are overall inefficient for protecting …
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Loan of Arms and Accoutrements for Ohio County
Major Craig ordered to provide supplies assigned from Fort Pitt to Ohio County.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Authorization for Use of Militia
Presidential authorization for use of militia to protect Ohio relayed to Sheperd. Details of employment discussed.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)Protection of the Frontier
Advice on preparing settlers for attack by Indians. Congress to approve offensive action by military for protection of settlers and frontier territory.
Draper MSS-David Shepherd Papers (SS)
