JEFFERSON, Thomas (1743-1826). Document signed (“Th: Jefferson”) as Secretary of State, Philadelphia, 28 March 1792.
One page, 383 x 242mm. (Pale rectangular stain to top margin.)
The Federal Army’s first campaign: Washington’s authorization to protect the Northwest Frontier. Jefferson certifies this Congressional Act giving the President authority to appoint up to four Brigadier-Generals for the protection of the frontier. Signed in type by George Washington, Jonathan Trumbull and John Adams. Following St. Clair’s disastrous defeat at the Wabash, Washington’s administration put forward several bills to strengthen the frontier army. Despite budget concerns and suspicion of Washington’s hawkish stance, these bills largely passed, establishing the precedent for a standing army in the United States.
JEFFERSON, Thomas (1743-1826). Document signed (“Th: Jefferson”) as Secretary of State, Philadelphia, 28 March 1792.
One page, 383 x 242mm. (Pale rectangular stain to top margin.)
The Federal Army’s first campaign: Washington’s authorization to protect the Northwest Frontier. Jefferson certifies this Congressional Act giving the President authority to appoint up to four Brigadier-Generals for the protection of the frontier. Signed in type by George Washington, Jonathan Trumbull and John Adams. Following St. Clair’s disastrous defeat at the Wabash, Washington’s administration put forward several bills to strengthen the frontier army. Despite budget concerns and suspicion of Washington’s hawkish stance, these bills largely passed, establishing the precedent for a standing army in the United States.
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