Defensive protection of Western part of Pennsylvania
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Defensive protection of Western part of Pennsylvania
Description
Knox explains to Governor Thomas Mifflin the military steps he is taking to protect the Pennsylvania frontier.
year created
1791
month created
12
day created
26
author
recipient
in collection
in publication
content note
American State Papers, Indian Affairs
notable person/group
Thomas Mifflin
Henry Knox
President of the United States
Major Craig
lieutenants of the counties of Westmoreland, Allegheny, and Washington
the General Government
notable location
Pennsylvania
Fort Pitt
the Ohio and upper parts of the Allegheny
frontiers
notable item/thing
orders were issued to Major Craig
defensive protection of the western parts of Pennsylvania
blockhouse at Fort Pitt
pallisadoes
ice
general safety of these parts
number of scouts or patrols
expense of the General Government
best hunters, or woodsmen
high pay of five-sixths of a dollar per day
I have the honor, in pursuance of the orders of the President of the United States, to state to your Excellency the measures which are at present in train of execution, for the defensive protection of the western parts of Pennsylvania,
document number
1791122600500
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: American State Papers, Indian Aff. | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Thomas Mifflin | [unknown] | [n/a] |