Relative to situation in Luzerne County; Colonel Buttler's conduct during late riot
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Relative to situation in Luzerne County; Colonel Buttler's conduct during late riot
Description
Colonel Dennison laid before the council several papers related to situation in Luzerne County. Council wishes to deliberate on measures. Sufficient number of troops will be sent to take part in Tioga. Captain Ross has been commissioned. Colonel Butler apologizes for his conduct during the late riot; stating reason for such conduct; council finds charges against Butler on slight grounds;
year created
1787
month created
10
day created
31
author
sent from location
Philadelphia, In Council
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
Timothy Pickering
Peter Muhlenberg
Colonel Dennison
council
Captain Ross
Colonel Butler
troops
notable location
Philadelphia, In Council
Luzerne County
Tioga
notable item/thing
papers
charges
misconduct
riot
document number
1787103190000
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: Pennsylvania Archives vol.11 | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Peter Muhlenberg | Philadelphia, In Council | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Timothy Pickering | [unknown] | [n/a] |