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Southwest Territory and Mississippi Territory collection, 1794-1818

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This collection is made up of correspondence and documents related to the Southwest Territory and Mississippi Territory. The materials concern subjects such as governance and law, militia units, property ownership and finance, slavery, and Native American tribes. The collection includes post-statehood letters by Andrew Jackson and other prominent politicians and military figures.

This collection is made up of correspondence and documents related to the Southwest Territory and Mississippi Territory. The materials concern subjects such as governance and law, militia units, property ownership and finance, slavery, and Native American tribes. The collection includes post-statehood letters by Andrew Jackson and other prominent politicians and military figures. See the Detailed Box and Folder Listing for information about each item in the collection.

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Southwest Territory and Mississippi Territory collection

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Southwest Territory and Mississippi Territory collection, 1794-1818

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. W[illia]m Blount DS to David Henley; Knoxville, [Tennessee]., 1795 July 17

2 pages

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Warrant for payment of mounted infantry to protect the frontiers. Governor Blount orders David Henley, "Agent for the Department of War," to pay William Rickard, Pay Master, to cover the payroll from 15 October 1794 through 6 November 1794. Concerning Colonel Robert Hays's regiment of Mero District Mounted Infantry, under command of Sergeant William Neely. Written and signed by Charles McClung. Signed by Blount and William Rickard, who attests to having received $350.75.