Defense of the County of Russell
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Defense of the County of Russell
Description
Governor Beverley Randolph of Virginia lists for Knox the actions the federal government has taken in the defense of Russell County. He expresses his desire that the government reimburse Virginia for the ammunition the State has provided for defense as well as for the Chickasaw Indians.
year created
1791
month created
11
day created
24
author
sent from location
Council Chamber, Richmond
recipient
in collection
in publication
note
Cited in Lee to Knox, 12/12/1791 and in Knox to Lee, 12/24/1791.
content note
American State Papers
cited note
Cited document addressed to the War Office
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Beverley Randolph
company of men
militia
Chickasaw Indians
the Federal Executive
notable location
Council Chamber, Richmond
county of Russell
notable item/thing
defense of the county of Russell
act of the Executive
freqient changes of militia
length of service
double the number in pay
contract for supplying rations
vinegar, candles and soap
ammunition
notable phrase
Agreeable to your request, I do myself the honor to transmit to you the act of the Executive providing for the defense of the county of Russell.
document number
1791112440000
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 | Beverley Randolph | Council Chamber, Richmond | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |