Letter from Major Henry Gaither to Secretary of War Henry Knox expressing loyalty to Federal Government

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Letter from Major Henry Gaither to Secretary of War Henry Knox expressing loyalty to Federal Government

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Gaither assures Henry Knox that he will act only in accordance with the instructions of the Federal Government and suggests that Georgia Governor Telfair had no right to intimate otherwise. Expresses doubt that the Governor will raise the infantry and cavalry, despite that he was ordered to do so by Federal Government.

year created

1793

month created

10

day created

11

author

Henry Gaither

sent from location

Fort Fidius

recipient

Henry Knox

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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.

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Henry Knox
Henry Gaither
Georgia Governor Telfair
Secretary of War
Georgia government
Federal Government
General Government
Cavalry
Infantry

notable location

Fort Fidius
Georgia

notable idea/issue

State versus Federal jurisdiction
Georgia Governor Telfair versus Federal Government

document number

1793101140055

page start

472

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Type Name Location Notes
Author Henry Gaither Fort Fidius [n/a]
Recipient Henry Knox [unknown] [n/a]