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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.02217 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0060] 1-15 July 1783 |
| Title | A letter of introduction from William Malcom to Henry Knox |
| Date | 1 July 1783 |
| Author | Malcom, William (fl. 1776-1783) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Military document; Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written by Colonel Malcom to Major General Knox. Says a Mr. Peacock will be presenting this letter and that he was formerly a subaltern in his regiment, who acquitted himself with courage. He is a refugee from New York, although he was one of the first to declare for independence. Says he served while his property could support himself and his family and that he is now reduced in circumstances. Wants to enter into a partnership with a Mr. Dunlap at the garrison (West Point?). As he will be a stranger there, he has requested a written recommendation to assist him in his new home. Would like Knox to help him if he can. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Military History Bravery Revolutionary War Poverty Sutler Commerce Merchants and Trade Soldier's Pay Finance |
| Place written | Montgomery, New York |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Children & Family; Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Malcom was first appointed to command one of the sixteen additional Continental Regiments under the direct supervision of General Washington on April 30, 1777. His regiment was consolidated with another regiment of the army in a 1779 and he was found to be a supernumerary officer. In the summer of 1780, he was appointed to command the Northern War Department. Samples of his command style and chain of thought can be found in his papers at The New-York Historical Society |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |