Request from Major Gaither to Governor Telfair to raise troops under Gaither's command for defense of Georgia

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Request from Major Gaither to Governor Telfair to raise troops under Gaither's command for defense of Georgia

From Augusta Georgia, Major Henry Gaither expresses opinion that number of Georgia militia in service is excessive for defense of Georgia frontier. Proposes addition of 100 cavalry and 100 infantry to Federal Troops, to be placed under his command which, Gaither believes, if properly deployed, would be sufficient to guard and protect inhabitants. Notes that the above addition was ordered by President of United States General George Washington, to be raised by Telfair and put under Gaither's command. Asks for a response within 24 hours as promised by Governor.

1793

09

07

Augusta

Enclosed in Gaither to Knox, 09/23/1793.This document is enclosed in a statement relative to the South Western frontiers, as connected with the state of Georgia and Creek Indians, the south Western territory of the United States and the Cherokees submitted to the House of Representatives on December 4, 1793. This document is an integral part of [Public Reports] and other communications of the Secretary of War, 12/99/1793.

Cited document that was neither sent to nor from the War Office

Edward Telfair

Henry Gaither

President of United States General George Washington

Georgia militia

Federal troops

Augusta Georgia

Use of Federal versus militia troops to defend Georgia

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