Concerning dragoon companies and the superiority of regulars over militia in Indian country
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Title
Concerning dragoon companies and the superiority of regulars over militia in Indian country
Description
McHenry argues for the absolute necessity of dragoons on the Indian frontier, contending that regulars are superior to militia in this regard. McHenry calls the military establishment "deficient" and reports that the time of service for 806 soldiers will expire after 1797. These "facts," McHenry argues, mean that the bill from May 1796 on dragoon companies must be revised or repealed. McHenry also reports that 500 American families are currently settled on Cherokee lands.
year created
1797
month created
02
day created
25
author
in collection
in image
note
Draft
notable person/group
James McHenry
Anthony Wayne
dragoons
military
troops
soldiers
enlistments
recruits
officers
privates
infantry
President
Congress
Creeks
calvary
militia
governors
Charles Lee
companies
settlers
Indians
commissioners
Cherokee
Chickasaws
intruders
whites
notable location
Tennessee
Georgia
frontier
Creek Nation
Cherokee Nation
Chickasaw Nation
southwest
notable item/thing
Bounty
dollars
money
pay
bill
statute
horse
garrison
posts
land
notable idea/issue
Discharge
defense
protection
budget
frontier
settlements
theft
attacks
boundaries
encroachment
white aggression
document number
1797022500001
page start
1
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
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| [view document] (4 pages) | BRE17 (4 pages) | Collection: James McHenry Papers | B: 2, 4 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |