The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-16
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Military Instructions to Col. George
Rogers Clark in 1913.


Rogers ciark in 1913.
Tho following. written by Patrick Hen
lv<n las. viii hc read with interest
I'm Council. williamsburg, Jan l2, l"e.
Virginia. Sci.
Lieutenant Colonel George Rogers Clark;
You are 20 proceed with an convenient
speed 60 raise seven companies or sol-
diers 10 consist of fifty men each, officer
ed i'm the usual manner. and armed most
properly for the enterprise. and with
this force attack the British post al Ras-
kasky II is coujectured that there are
many pieces q cannon and military
stores TO considerable amount al That
place. the taking and preservation OF
which would bc a valuable acquisition TO
the State.
II you are so fortunate. therefore, rs
10 succeed in your expedition YOU viii
take every possible measure TO secure
the artillery and stores. and whatever
may advantage the state.
For the transportation OF troops, pro-
visions. &c. down the Ohio. you are 10
apply 10 the commanding officers al Fort
Pen for boats, &c. During the whole
transaction, you are SO take especial care
TO keep the true destination Of your -orce
secret Its success depends upon this.
Orders are therefore given 10 Captain
kasky Similar conduct will Doe proper
in similar cases.
II is earnestly desired that YOU show
humanity 10 such British subjects and
other persons as IAN I'm your hands.
II the white inhabitants at that post
and the neighhorhood viii give undOGbt-
ed evidence of their attachment TO this
state (for it is certain they 1--we within
its limits. by taking the test prescribed
by law and by every other way and
means I'm their power. Jet them ne treated
rs fellow citizens. and their persons and
property duly secured Assistance and
protection against an enemies whatever
shall be afforded them, AVID the Common
wealth Of Virginia b. pledged TO accom-
plish IL. But If these people viii not ac-
ccde 10 these reasonable demands, they
must feel the miseries Of war. under
the direction or that humanity that has
hitherto distinguished Americans, and
which it is expected you Will ever con-
slider as the rule OF your conduct. and
from which you are in no instance TO
depart
The corps YOU are 10 command arc 10
receive the pay and allowance OF militia,
and TO act under the laws and reElia-
lions OF this State now in force as mili-
ria. The inhabitants Of this Tort viii be
informed bs' you. tAat in case they acccde
10 the Offer OF becoming citizens OF this
Commonwealth, proper garrison viii be
maintained among them. and every atten-
tlon bestowed Co render their commerce
helefcia the fairest prospects being open
10 the Domin!Ons of both France and
Spain
IL is contemplated 20 establish post
near the mouth of the Ohio. cannon will
be furnished 90 fortify 10. Part OF those
at Kaskasky viii be easily brought
thither. or otherwise secured as circum-
stances VII make necessary. You are
TO apply 10 General Hand Tor powder
aud lead necessary for this expedition
II he can't supply it, the person who has
that which Capt Ly-r brought from or
leans, can. Lead was sent TO Hampshire
by my order, and that may be delivered
y0u-wishng YOU success. / AM. sir.
Your h'Die scIv.,
y. KENNY.