Protection
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Protection
Description
Capt. Cushing's troops ordered to remain at Fort Pitt to protect citizens who voiced fears to Governor of Pennsylvania. Reiterates need for immediate construction of picketed block house. Denied travel request.
short description
Protection
year created
1791
month created
12
day created
23
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Isaac Craig
Henry Knox
Captain Cushing
troops
recruits
inhabitants
citizens
Governor
Mr. Swan
Captain Cass
regular troops
notable location
War Department
Fort Pitt
Pennsylvania
Ohio River
notable item/thing
fears
exceedingly alarmed
levies
blockhouse
notable idea/issue
protection
document number
1791122314001
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | IAH39 (2 pages) | Collection: James Robertson Papers | IA040 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Isaac Craig | [unknown] | [n/a] |