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Letter appointing David Henley Agent for the War Department in the Territory South of the River Ohio, 1793 August 31

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2, item: 1

This commission makes Henley responsible for [a]ll the supplies in the Quarter Masters, Ordnance, clothing, Pay, Commissaries of Provisions Departments or other objects within the general Department of War. The document also includes detailed instructions for managing U. S. and militia troops in the area and reminds Henley to diligently endeavor to observe the public interests in all respects.

Dates

  • 1793 August 31

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English.

General Physical Description note

In oversize folder

Conditions Governing Access

Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.1 Linear Feet (2 folder [1 regular, 1 oversize])

General Physical Description note

In oversize folder

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480