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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.02966 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0071] January-March 1784 |
| Title | William Hull to Henry Knox discussing a letter from Joseph Carleton regarding engineers retained in service |
| Date | 29 February 1784 |
| Author | Hull, William (1753-1825) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Hull, commandant of West Point, encloses a letter from Joseph Carleton, writing on behalf of Congress, regarding engineers retained in service (refer to GLC02437.02954). Hull instructed Carleton to defer final reorganization of the engineering department until the arrangement could be confirmed by Knox. Encloses a certificate (not included) from Colonel de Miranda, possibly Francisco de Miranda. Notes that Miranda was recommended to him by Governor [George] Clinton and General Alexander McDougall among others. Of the certificate, writes: "As it establishes a Fact with respect to a Point of Service in the first Garrison in Europe, it appears to me of some consequence." |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army Continental Congress Congress Government and Civics Latin and South America Global History and Civics Letter of Introduction or Recommendation |
| People | Hull, William (1753-1825) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Miranda, Francisco de (1750-1816) McDougall, Alexander (1732-1786) Clinton, George (1739-1812) Carleton, Joseph (1754-1812) |
| Place written | West Point, New York |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |