Establishment of a uniform militia

Item

Type

Printed Document

Title

Establishment of a uniform militia

Description

Secretary Knox, in obedience to the orders of President Washington, reports on the difficulties and inconveniences that have occurred in the execution of the act entitled, "An act more effectually to provide for the national defence, by establishing an uniform militia throughout the United States." Looks at the laws of Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and North Carolina.

year created

1794

month created

12

day created

10

author

sent from location

Department of War

recipient

in collection

note

Enclosed in Knox to US House, 12/10/1794.

notable person/group

Henry Knox
militia

notable location

Department of War
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Maryland
North Carolina
Connecticut
Georgia

notable item/thing

arms

document number

1794121090200

Document instances

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[view document] (0 pages) [no image] Publication: American State Papers, Mil. Affrs [unknown]

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Henry Knox Department of War [n/a]
Recipient Unknown Recipient [unknown] [n/a]