Extract of an act to recognize and adopt to the Constitution of the United States, the establishment of the troops raised under the resolves of the United States in Congress assembled and for other purposes therein mentioned - passed 29th September 1789
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Type
Extract
Title
Extract of an act to recognize and adopt to the Constitution of the United States, the establishment of the troops raised under the resolves of the United States in Congress assembled and for other purposes therein mentioned - passed 29th September 1789
Description
Section 5 and Section 6 of act. Established presidential power to call up militia to protect frontiers. Limits duration of act until the next session of Congress.
year created
1789
month created
10
day created
15
author
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Congress
troops
President
settlers
Secretary at War
St. Clair
militia
Indians
President
troops
notable location
frontier
Congress
notable item/thing
extract of act
constitution of United States
establishment of troops
protecting inhabitants of frontiers
hostile incursions by Indians
pay
subsistence
session of congress
notable idea/issue
protection
presidential powers
calling up troops
document number
1789101500001
page start
1
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
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| [view document] (2 pages) | LBC09 (2 pages) | Collection: Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters | B: 62, (Beverly Randolph) |
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| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |