A statement of the Troops in the service of the United States.

Item

Type

Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Title

A statement of the Troops in the service of the United States.

Description

A statement of the Troops in the service of the United States. The establishment, as directed to be raised and organized by the acts of Congress, 3 October 1787. Includes a Regiment of Infantry, Battalion of Artillery. Lists pay, subsistence, extra duty allowances, food and clothing allowances, and forage.

year created

1789

month created

08

day created

08

author

sent from location

War Office

in collection

notable person/group

Henry Knox
troops congress
infantry
artillery
regiment
battalion

notable location

War Office
West Point
Springfield

notable item/thing

act of congress
pay
subsistence
allowances
food
clothing
allowances
forage

document number

1789080800000

Document instances

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[view document] (0 pages) [no image] Publication: American State Papers, Mil. Affrs [unknown]

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Henry Knox War Office [n/a]