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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.02182 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0059] June 1783 |
| Title | David Humphreys to Henry Knox about the distribution of bread to soldiers |
| Date | 25 June 1783 |
| Author | Humphreys, David (1752-1818) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Military document; Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written by Colonel Humphreys as Washington's aide-de-camp to Major General Knox. Says General Washington desires him to have as much of the hard bread, which was delivered into Eldermen's store, issued to the detachment as they can carry. Asks that the bread be served out occasionally so it does not go to waste. "Public" written on address leaf with no signature. Docketed in Knox's hand. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army President Diet and Nutrition Military Provisions Sutler Mutiny Rebellion Mobs and Riots Continental Congress Congress Soldier's Pay Finance |
| Theme | The American Revolution |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |