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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05154 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0102] September-October 1791 |
| Title | William Eustis to Henry Knox regarding a surgeon for the 2nd regiment |
| Date | 13 September 1791 |
| Author | Eustis, William (1753-1825) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Has not been able to come up with a surgeon to recommend for the 2nd regiment, as Knox requested. Relates that he heard that a Dr. Hewins of Stoughton is the only person who expressed interest in the position. Claims "Young gentlemen, just emerged from study, I am persuaded are not qualified for this, which I consider an important & very responsible, situation. The pay & emoluments are not an inducement to men of established reputation to leave their practice." Believes a Mr. Carmichael is well respected by the officers, noting "Indeed so far as my observation extends, the present establishment will not command a man from N. England worthy to supercede him." Writes, "you must be sensible, Sir, that interest alone is the leading principle in this war & no man will engage in the service who can do better at home." |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Military History Health and Medical Frontiers and Exploration Northwest Indian War Northwest Territory Soldier's Pay Finance Recruitment |
| People | Eustis, William (1753-1825) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Health & Medicine; Native Americans |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |