Assembly of troops to combat Northwest Indians
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Assembly of troops to combat Northwest Indians
Description
Three thousand levies are to be assembled in July for offensive expedition against Indians. Until that time, troops will be used to protect the frontier. Provides details on how the levies should be used.
year created
1791
month created
03
day created
28
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Beverly Randolph
Henry Knox
levies
militia
troops
settlers
Indians
notable location
War Department
frontier
Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Ohio River
river
Richmond
notable idea/issue
protection
expedition
document number
1791032800201
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | LBI05 (4 pages) | Collection: Executive Communications | B: 6 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Beverley Randolph | [unknown] | [n/a] |