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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.02117 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0057] April 1783 |
| Title | Isaac Peirce to Henry Knox asking for Knox's help in obtaining his late son's pay and rations |
| Date | 29 April - 20 May 1783 |
| Author | Peirce, Isaac (1722-1811) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Military document; Correspondence |
| Content Description | Peirce notes that his son, Hardy Peirce, "Lost his Life at Fort Lee while you Sir was Colo. of the Regiment viz Novr 5th 1776." Requests Knox for help in obtaining his late son's pay and rations. Knox's reply on verso, dated 20 May 1783, is written and signed for Knox in the hand of Samuel Shaw. States he will take care of it and that "[i]t will not be long before a complete settlement of all accounts relating to the Army is to take place ... " and that Stewart will get "full satisfaction." |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army Battle Death Estate Soldier's Pay Military Provisions Finance |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Peirce, Isaac (1722-1811) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| 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 |