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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01617 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0046] September 17822 |
| Title | Henry Knox to George Washington about recruiting in Philadelphia |
| Date | 16 September 1782 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Additional authors | Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) |
| Recipient | Washington, George |
| Document Type | Military document; Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written and initialed for Knox in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp. Writes, "Capt. [Thomas] Machin is desirous of going to Philadelphia for a few days, to transact some business relative to the recruiting service for this State. If his absence for a short time will not interfere with his trial and your Excellency has no objection, I would recommend him for the indulgence requested." |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Runaway Slave Military History Continental Army President Recruitment Military Law Travel |
| People | Washington, George (1732-1799) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) Machin, Thomas (1744-1816) |
| Place written | West Point, 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 |