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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01563 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0046] September 17822 |
| Title | Elnathan Haskell to Henry Knox about a new appointment |
| Date | 2 September 1782 |
| Author | Haskell, Elnathan (1755-1825) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Written from Verplanks Point, now Verplanck, New York. Writes, "In the orders of this day I am appointed aide de camp to Major General [Robert] Howe, which I suppose will supersede the necessity of my returning to the Garrison again. Everything you desired was detailed to the Commander in Chief [George Washington], previous to my appointment, by General Howe." |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army President |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Haskell, Elnathan (1755-1825) Howe, Robert (1732-1786) Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Place written | Verplanck, New York |
| 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 |