An Act authorizing a detachment from the Militia of the United States.
Item
Type
Printed or published document
Title
An Act authorizing a detachment from the Militia of the United States.
Description
Authorization of Congress for President to raise militia through orders directed to heads of state governments. Number of troops, type, and duration of service specified.
year created
1797
month created
06
day created
24
in collection
in image
note
Cited in McHenry to Wolcott, 08/01/1797, also cited in Wolcott to McHenry, 08/14/1797.
notable person/group
US Congress
John Adams
Jonathan Dayton
Thomas Jefferson
militia
cavalry
infantry
dragoons
artillery
troops
document number
1797062490001
page start
1
number of pages
1
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
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| [view document] (1 pages) | RAF24 (1 pages) | Collection: Anthony Walton White Papers [Box]. | A(28) |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Congress of the United States | [unknown] | [n/a] |