Commander John Dougherty Regimental Order to Captain Gabriel Cox

Orders given to Captain Gabriel Cox's company by Commander John Dougherty, dated September 9, 1812.Sept. 9th 1812 Regimental order-- Sir: You are required to march with your company to the Blockhouse at Isaac Zane's for the purpose of guarding the Frontier of that quarter--You redervous at Urbana on Monday next where by apply ing to his Excellency the Governor those of your company who are without guns will be furnish -ed. On the day following you proceed to the afd2 place of destination where you will remain till you are relieved by another company, or otherwise ordered. You will pay attention that strange Indians (or whites) do not come to your station and go away without your being satisfied of their business, or Knowing them not to be spies. and, take such other measures for the safety of the frontier as may from time to time appear needfull." You will not be held more than one month. Your obt Sert John Dougherty Capt. Gabriel Cox-- N. B. Herewith is an order to Capt McCord to discharge his company on your arrival you will please to hand it." J Dougherty ALS 1 p