Resolution of Congress

Item

Type

Printed Document

Title

Resolution of Congress

Description

Resolution to protect citizens of Virginia against Indian attacks. Orders to dispatch two companies of militia to assist the federal military north of the Ohio.

year created

1786

month created

06

day created

30

in image

note

two copies, one handwritten, second printed.

notable person/group

Charles Thomson
Indians
hostiles
settlers
citizens
militia
regulars
troops

notable location

north of the Ohio
river
frontier

notable idea/issue

protection
order
militia

document number

1786063090001

page start

1

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Document instances

In image In source Location in source
[view document] (3 pages) LBB04 (3 pages) Collection: Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters B: 43, (Patrick Henry)

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Charles Thomson [unknown] [n/a]
Recipient Executive State of Virginia [unknown] [n/a]