An Estimate of the Expense of Troops for an Expedition Against the Wabash
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
An Estimate of the Expense of Troops for an Expedition Against the Wabash
Description
An estimate of the expense of employing, for three months, one thousand seven hundred militia, and four hundred continental troops, in an expedition against the Wabash Indians--two hundred of the militia to be mounted. Includes pay and subsistence of militia and Continental troops; Quarter Master's Department, including hire of horses and boats.
short description
An estimate of the expense of employing troops for an expedition against the Wabash Indians
year created
1790
month created
08
day created
23
author
secondary recipient
in collection
in publication
note
American State Papers, 1st Congress, 3rd Session, Indian Affairs: Volume 1, p 98.
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Alexander Hamilton
militia
continental troops
Wabash Indians
Quartermaster's Department
contractors
notable location
Fort Washington
notable item/thing
mounted
expedition against the Wabash
expedition
pay
subsistence
forage
rations
expense
contract
horses
boats
transportation
contingencies
document number
1790082300000
Item sets
Document instances
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| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: American State Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] | [n/a] |