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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02342 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1792 |
| Title | Act for making farther and more effectual provision for the protection of the frontiers of the United States |
| Date | 5 March 1792 |
| Author | Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) |
| Document Type | Military document |
| Content Description | Signed by Jefferson as Secretary of State. Decided at the first session of the second Congress held at the city of Philadelphia on 24 October 1791. Lists the salaries and allowances for officers and recruits. Mentions employing Indians for compensation. Printed with names of Jonathan Trumbull as the Speaker of the House, John Adams as the Vice-President, and George Washington as the President. |
| Subjects | American Indian History Rebellion Law Government and Civics Frontiers and Exploration Military History Soldier's Pay Congress Recruitment |
| People | Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) Adams, John (1735-1826) Trumbull, Jonathan (1740-1809) Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Place written | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | Native Americans; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |