Status of Frontiers
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Status of Frontiers
Description
Authors relate "alarming predicament" of the state of Virginia's borders. Protection provided by Arthur St.Clair, defenseless state of frontiers from Indian attacks, and decisions of General Assembly all addressed with fear. Authors seek assistance in protecting citizens.
year created
1790
month created
02
day created
02
author
secondary author
sent from location
Virginia - Harrison County
recipient
in image
note
Maj. William Robinson also signed document.
author note
Benjamin Wilson; George Jackson; William Robinson
notable person/group
George Washington
Colonel Benjamin Wilson
Lieutenant Colonel George Jackson
Major William Robinson
Indians
savages
Indian Nation
hostiles
Governor
Arthur St.Clair
citizens
General Assembly
field officers
militia
notable location
Virginia
Harrison County
frontier
land
territory
Virgina borders
notable item/thing
council
assistance
protection
defenseless state of frontiers
Indian attacks
fear
notable idea/issue
council
assistance
protection
document number
1790020290101
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | NKZ02 (4 pages) | Collection: First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {reference microfilm} | P: 22-24 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Col. Benjamin Wilson | Virginia - Harrison County | [n/a] |
| Author | George Jackson | Virginia - Harrison County | [n/a] |
| Recipient | George Washington | [unknown] | [n/a] |