Report from Andrew Jackson Concerning the Petition of Hugh Lawson White and the Report of the Secretary of War
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Report from Andrew Jackson Concerning the Petition of Hugh Lawson White and the Report of the Secretary of War
Description
4th Congress, Second Session, No. 74.
Based on reports of Indian hostilities from the frontier, it is resolved that the President should have the power to call up the militia to defend the citizens of the nation. Payment of General Sevier and his troops for defense of the territory south of the Ohio river approved.
Based on reports of Indian hostilities from the frontier, it is resolved that the President should have the power to call up the militia to defend the citizens of the nation. Payment of General Sevier and his troops for defense of the territory south of the Ohio river approved.
year created
1797
month created
01
day created
17
author
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
Andrew Jackson
Hugh Lawson White
Secretary of War
Cherokee
Creek
Indian Nation
General Sevier
settlers
Secretary Smith
Major King
Mr. Ore
committee
militia
President
brigade
southern tribes
notable location
Ohio River
frontier
House of Representatives
Congress
war department
Knoxville
territory
notable item/thing
constitution
payment
hostilities
document number
1797011790100
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| [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 | Andrew Jackson | [unknown] | [n/a] |