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Field name | Value |
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Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01456 |
From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0043] June 1782 |
Title | John Crane to Henry Knox discussing the appointment of two conductors |
Date | 19 June 1782 |
Author | Crane, John (1744-1805) |
Recipient | Knox, Henry |
Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
Content Description | Discusses the appointment of two conductors, Swartland and Trent. Apparently due to some error they were sent as artificers to the wrong company, but as they had been appointed by Knox as conductors, a Captain Sears has ordered their return to their rightful company and position. Note on bottom of verso, in Knox's hand, says the letter was answered by Captain [likely John] Lillie. |
Subjects | Revolutionary War Military History Continental Army Military Supplies |
People | Crane, John (1744-1805) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Lillie, John (1755-1801) |
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 |