Deserters
Document 1786Four men from Jersey have deserted, probably on board a ship recently arrived from New Brunswick. The bearer of the letter, Sergeant Mattison, is to try to apprehend the deserters; if he does not find them, they will advertise in Brunswick. The deserters left behind their clothing.
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Type
Letterbook
Description
Four men from Jersey have deserted, probably on board a ship recently arrived from New Brunswick. The bearer of the letter, Sergeant Mattison, is to try to apprehend the deserters; if he does not find them, they will advertise in Brunswick. The deserters left behind their clothing.
Date
09/17/1786
Author
Recipient
Sent from
West Point
Collection
Document number
1786091740055
Page start
1
Notable persons
Henry Knox
William Price' Captain Wallan
deserters
bearer
Sergeant Mattison
Ensign Luse
Notable locations
West Point
Jersey
New Brunswick
river
New York
Brunswick
Connecticut
Notable items
desertion
vessel
advertise
robed service
clothing