Rendering Assistance to Georgia with the South Carolina Militia

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Title

Rendering Assistance to Georgia with the South Carolina Militia

Description

Knox conveys President of United States General George Washington guidance. If general Indian war erupts, Governor of South Carolina Moultrie should be prepared to render military assistance if requested by Governor of Georgia Telfair. Expenses responsibility of United States. Place of rendezvous to be determined. Supply assistance to be provided by contractors of continental troops.

year created

1793

month created

06

day created

10

author

Henry Knox

sent from location

War Department

recipient

Governor William Moultrie

in collection

Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d Congress, 1st Session, 1793, Vol. II [3C-B2] (RG 233) {M1268, roll 14}
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This document is enclosed in a statement relative to the South Western frontiers, as connected with the state of Georgia and Creek Indians, the south Western territory of the United States and the Cherokees submitted to the House of Representatives on December 4, 1793. This document is an integral part of [Public Reports] and other communications of the Secretary of War, 12/99/1793.

notable person/group

William Moultrie
Henry Knox
President of United States General George Washington
Governor Telfair
contractors
continental troops
militia

notable location

War Department
Philadelphia
Georgia
South Carolina

notable idea/issue

President Washington foreign affairs guidance

document number

1793061000355

page start

167

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[view document] (506 pages) NOP01 (506 pages) Collection: Third Congress: Transcribed Confidential Reports and Other Communications Transmitted by the Secretary of War to the House of Representatives, 3d Congress, 1st Session, 1793, Vol. II [3C-B2] (RG 233) {M1268, roll 14} M: 1268, R: 14
[view document] (1 pages) NOP01 (506 pages) Collection: Printed Versions M: 1268, R: 14; p 167

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Henry Knox War Department [n/a]
Recipient Governor William Moultrie [unknown] [n/a]