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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01864 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0052] 16-31 January 1783 |
| Title | Petition from Joseph Harrod to Henry Knox regarding his brother-in-law's half-pay pension |
| Date | 27 January 1783 |
| Author | Harrod, Joseph (fl. 1783) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written by Harrod to Major General Knox. Is writing because he knew Knox had a friendship with his deceased "Brother Treat" (possibly Samuel Treat, d. 1777, Harrod's brother-in-law). Is requesting his assistance in getting Treat's half-pay pension for his mother, who needs it. Also says that "the last time he was at Haverhill I think he told me he lost a Valuable Horse at the [battle of] Brandy Wine & did not know whether it would be made up to him." Says his petitions have not been answered and hopes Knox can assist him. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army Friendship Death Battle Estate Soldier's Pay Pension Children and Family Finance Battle of Brandywine (Brandywine Creek) |
| Place written | Haverhill, Massachusetts |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Children & Family |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter from Henry Knox to Joseph Harrod about Samuel Treat's estate |