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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01450.458.01 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1779 |
| Title | Matthew Clarkson to Samuel Blatchley Webb about a possible family visit to the army |
| Date | 12 March 1779 |
| Author | Clarkson, Matthew (1758-1825) |
| Recipient | Blatchley, Samuel |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written by Clarkson as aide-de-camp to General Benjamin Lincoln to Colonel Webb. Encloses a letter for his father (not included) and hopes Webb will deliver it. Hopes he can procure papers for "the Girls to pay us a Visit." Apologizes for the short letter, but business and the impatience of Webb's brother, who is going to deliver the letter, forced him to write quickly. Postscript says to remember him to the family and Giles. Red wax seal partially extent. |
| Subjects | Military History Women's History Revolutionary War Children and Family Soldier's Letter |
| People | Clarkson, Matthew (1758-1825) Blatchley, Samuel (fl. 1779) |
| Place written | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | The American Revolution |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Matthew Clarkson asks Thomas Bradford to come and see General Lincoln |