[Report of the Secretary of War on the above mentioned Resolution]
Item
Type
Printed Document
Title
[Report of the Secretary of War on the above mentioned Resolution]
Description
Finds attempts to form a statement on direction for military operations embarrassing as there is no single direction for troops. Noted recent victories against "savage enemies", but feels defensive force will not be sufficient to secure U.S. superiority. Believed a chain of posts must be maintained to supply line consistent. Also notes protection for Southwestern territory and coastal border of U.S.
year created
1795
month created
01
day created
26
author
in collection
in publication
note
Enclosed in Pickering to Muhlenberg, 01/26/1795.
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notable person/group
Timothy Pickering
Secretary of War
Creek
Cherokee
Indians
Indian Nation
militia
settlers
soldier
governor
savage enemy
Federal troops
notable location
frontier
Northwestern frontier
territory
border
Georgia
Ohio
river
post
fort
Southwestern territory
garrison
stations
fortifications
sea-coast
notable idea/issue
defense
protection
Indian relations
security
war
peace
alliance
death
sickness
resolution
permanent force
military support
campaign
victory
notable phrase
The attempt to form the statement required in the resolution, has been found extremely embarrassing: our situation at this time, presenting no definite object to which military operations shall be pointed.
document number
1795012600100
transcription
The attempt to form the statement required in the resolution, has been found extremely embarrassing: our situation at this time, presenting no definite object to which military operations shall be pointed.
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Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Timothy Pickering | [unknown] | [n/a] |