| Date |
May 27, 1783 |
| Author Name |
Joseph Carleton (primary) Location: War Office |
| Recipient Name |
Unknown Recipient (primary) |
| Summary |
Resolution of Congress dated October 22, 1782 that David Franks hold the rank and receive the pay as Major in the Line of the Army of the United States until the new arrangement shall take place in January 1783, and that he then be considered as retiring from service under the same emoluments as those who retired under the resolution of December 31, 1781 |
| Document Format |
Contemporary Copy of Letter |
| Document Notes |
[not available] |
| Content Notes |
Author certified that the transcribed resolution is a true copy from the journals of Congress. Letter dated 26 May 1783, but posted or sent 27 May 1783. |
| Related Persons/Groups |
Joseph Carleton; Congress; David Franks; Line; Army; |
| Related Places |
War Office; |
| Keywords |
rank; pay; service; emoluments; resolution; |
| Key Phrases |
[not available] |
| Transcription |
transmission of resolution of Congress dated 22 October 1782 that Major David L. Franks hold the rank and receive the pay as Major in the Line of the Army of the United States until the new arrangement shall take place in January 1783, and that he then be considered as retiring from service under the same emoluments as those who retired under the resolution of 31 December 1781 |
