| Date |
January 17, 1784 |
| Author Name |
John Pierce (primary) Location: West Point |
| Recipient Name |
Robert Troup (primary) |
| Summary |
Explains that Troup's commutation pay is being denied because of his acceptance of an appointment by Congress to a civil office during the war. |
| Document Format |
Autograph Letter |
| Document Notes |
This letter is not signed, but is probably written by John Pierce. |
| Content Notes |
[not available] |
| Related Persons/Groups |
Lt. Col. Robert Troup; John Pierce; Congress; Governor Jefferson; |
| Related Places |
West Point; West Point; |
| Keywords |
commutation; commission; necessary proof; a person's right; hundereds; Act; resolves of September 1776; military officer; civil office; former commission; appointment; privilege granted; right to the emoluments; the office of the secretary to the treasury board; officer; army; resignation; office; disagreeable necessity; compliance; demand; sufficient authority; allowance; |
| Key Phrases |
[not available] |
| Transcription |
[not available] |
