Authorization to Call Up Militia
Item
Type
Typed letter
Title
Authorization to Call Up Militia
Description
In the absence of the governor, acting governor Sargent authorized to call up militia. Discussed pending nature of peaceful overtures of Indians. Offensive operations authorized.
year created
1792
month created
07
day created
23
author
recipient
in collection
in publication
note
Territory Papers, vol 2, 407-408.
notable person/group
Winthrop Sargent
Henry Knox
militia
Governor
scout
spies
Major General Wayne
judges
Indians
Judge Symmes
Brigadier General Wilkinson
Adjutant and Inspector General
Congress
Lieutenant Colonel
notable location
War Department
Galliopolis
territory
North West of the Ohio
Ohio River
Virginia
notable item/thing
settlement
defensive protection
pay
rations
clothing
allowance
escorts
decline the office
military bill
notable idea/issue
protection of frontier
authorization
military bill
approval
escorts
treaty
document number
1792072314000
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: Territorial Papers, Vol. 2. | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Winthrop Sargent | [unknown] | [n/a] |