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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.10245 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0107] March 1792 |
| Title | Advice regarding promotion in first and second regiments |
| Date | 2 March 1792 |
| Document Type | Government document; Military document |
| Content Description | Provides "facts and circumstances relative to the promotion shortly to take place in the first and second regiments, in order to enable you to make such determination as may best promote the public interest." Discusses the qualifications of Major Hamtramck, most likely John Francis Hamtramck, for the possible position of lieutenant colonel. States that he is "an excellent disciplinarian" but there are certain circumstances that might cause him to be passed for promotion. The first is his command against the Virmilion Towns where the militia displayed disorderly behavior, and the second is his retreat from Fort Jefferson. A Major Zeigler is also up for promotion and "while [his] fitness as a captain, and even a major is conceded, it is very questionable whether he has talents sufficient to command a regiment of the magnitude proposed." Mentions a disagreement with the Quartermaster general, Hodgdon. Goes on to describe others up for promotion and their qualifications and suitability for the open positions. Watermarked "C Patch." |
| Subjects | Military History Office Seeker American Indian History Northwest Territory Frontiers and Exploration Militia |
| People | Hamtramck, John Francis (1756-1803) |
| Theme | Government & Politics; The American Revolution; Native Americans |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Hamtramck was a French-Canadian from Quebec who joined the Continental Army and became a decorated officer in the American Revolutionary War. He was later named lieutenant colonel in the Legion of the United States led by General Anthony Wayne to secure the Northwest Territory. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |