Protection of Districts
Item
Type
Copy of Signed Document
Title
Protection of Districts
Description
Secretary Knox informs Governor William Blount that he is authorized by President of United States to make arrangements for the protection of districts in Southwest Territory, provided that the measures are judged necessary. Mentions protection and manning and equipment levels at crossing at Cumberland River, Tennessee County and Davidson County.
year created
1794
month created
04
day created
14
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in collection
in publication
note
Cited in Blount to Robertson, 06/14/1794. Enclosed in McHenry to US House, 04/05/1798.
PTC: Robertson Papers: C
PTC: Robertson Papers: C
cited note
Cited document sent from the War Office
notable person/group
William Blount
Henry Knox
George Washington
corporals
privates
sergeant
subaltern
regular troops
militia
General Robertson
notable location
War Department
Southwest Territory
Nashville
Tennessee County
Cumberland River
Sumner County
Davidson County
Washington District
Mae District
Pittsburgh
notable item/thing
protection
district
post and garrison
ford
iron howitzers
ammunition
grape shot
case shot
document number
1794041400101
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (1 pages) | CYF08 (3 pages) | Collection: James Robertson Papers | 4,11 |
| [view document] (4 pages) | CYF07 (4 pages) | Collection: James Robertson Papers | 4, 11 |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: Territorial Papers, Vol. 4 | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: American State Papers, Indian Aff. | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | William Blount | [unknown] | [n/a] |