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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04538 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1776 |
| Title | John Adams to Nathaniel Barber regarding pay |
| Date | 24 July 1776 |
| Author | Adams, John (1735-1826) |
| Recipient | Barber, Nathaniel |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | A secretarial copy of Continental Congressman Adams's response to Barber as Deputy Commissary in the Department of the Commissary General of Military Stores. References Barber's letter of 15 July 1776 in which he asked to be given pay at the rank of captain. Says the best way to succeed would be to go through Generals Artemas Ward or George Washington. Not knowing the nature of his duties, he would not help Barber by bringing it up in Congress. Says success is likely if he goes through the chain of command. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Congress Continental Congress Military History Continental Army Letter of Introduction or Recommendation |
| People | Adams, John (1735-1826) Barber, Nathaniel, Jr. 1728-1787) Adams, John (1735-1826) Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Place written | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |