Protection in Southwest Territory
Item
Type
Printed Document
Title
Protection in Southwest Territory
Description
Major Doyle informs General James Robertson that Ensign Bird and his detachment has arrived. Discusses protecting the territory at the mouth of the Cumberland River, along with much of the Tennessee River.
year created
1794
month created
10
author
sent from location
Fort Massac
recipient
in collection
in publication
note
Enclosed in Blount to Knox, 11/16/1794.
created note
The day of the month is unknown.
notable person/group
James Robertson
Doyle
Ensign Bird
George Washington
Henry Knox
governor
William Blount
runner
notable location
Fort Massac
Cumberland River
Tennessee
Southwest Territory
Tennessee River
notable item/thing
detachment
settlement
canoe
garrison
navigation
document number
1794109990000
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 | Doyle | Fort Massac | [n/a] |
| Recipient | General James Robertson | [unknown] | [n/a] |