Confronting Intruders on Indian Land, Etc.
Item
Type
Copy of Signed Document
Title
Confronting Intruders on Indian Land, Etc.
Description
Sparks is directed to assume whatever position on the frontier, or in Indian Country, that he and Mr. Henley feel is best calculated to cover the most exposed and greatest scope of Indian Country. He is to erect the necessary works for the security of his men and place the post in such a position as to be defended in case of attack. As to intruders on Indian land, Sparks will treat them in the manner directed by the law passed the 19th of May 1796.
year created
1796
month created
11
day created
25
author
sent from location
War Office
recipient
in collection
notable person/group
Captain Sparks
James McHenry
Mr. Henley
intruders on Indian Lands
Major General Anthony Wayne
notable location
War Office
frontier
Indian Country
Tennessee
soldiers
notable item/thing
works
attack
war
exercise
discipline
returns
document number
1796112500301
page start
1
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | ZOY08 (3 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B: 5 |
| [view document] (3 pages) | ZOY08a (3 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B: 5 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | War Office | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Richard Sparks | [unknown] | [n/a] |