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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03547 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0080] April-June 1787 |
| Title | John Sullivan to Henry Knox about an officer's disappointment at being appointed to the western frontier |
| Date | 10 May 1787 |
| Author | Sullivan, John (1740-1795) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Government document; Military document |
| Content Description | Informs Knox that the bearer of the letter, William Morris, was appointed Captain to command the forces "destined for the western frontiers." Morris is very disappointed by this appointment. Sullivan asks Knox if there is anything that can be done for Morris and that he will "hazard my own reputation upon his fidelity courage and good conduct..." |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Military History Frontiers and Exploration Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Westward Expansion Mobs and Riots Rebellion Shays' Rebellion Frontiers and Exploration |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Sullivan, John (1740-1795) |
| Place written | Portsmouth, New Hampshire |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Westward Expansion |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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