Return of the Troops, Resignation and Nomination
Document 1787Encloses a return of the Pennslyvania Troops. Captain Finney wishes to retire from service, which opens up a vacancy for an ensign. Harmar recommends Robert Thompson, son of the late General Thompson, for the position.
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Printed transcription/modern copy of letter
Description
Encloses a return of the Pennslyvania Troops. Captain Finney wishes to retire from service, which opens up a vacancy for an ensign. Harmar recommends Robert Thompson, son of the late General Thompson, for the position.
Date
08/07/1787
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Post Vincennes
Collection
Document number
1787080790000
Note
page 173 of Pennsylvania Archives, vol. 11.
Notable persons
Benjamin Franklin
Josiah Harmar
Lieutenant Colonel Harmar
Pennsylvania troops
Council
Captain Finney
ensign
Robert Thompson
General Thompson
Notable locations
Post Vincennes
Pennsylvania
Notable items
retire
return of the troops
recommend
vacancy