Return of Pennsylvania troops in service of United States
Document 1787Harmar sends return of Pennsylvania troops in service of United States. Secretary of War Knox has said that Congress will call upon states to raise same number of men for three years. Discusses recommendations from General Mifflin and Charles Biddle for the appointment of Robert Thomson, son of late General Thomson, to Ensigncy. Also warmly recommended by General Irwin.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
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Harmar sends return of Pennsylvania troops in service of United States. Secretary of War Knox has said that Congress will call upon states to raise same number of men for three years. Discusses recommendations from General Mifflin and Charles Biddle for the appointment of Robert Thomson, son of late General Thomson, to Ensigncy. Also warmly recommended by General Irwin.
Date
12/23/1787
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Fort Harmar
Collection
Document number
1787122390000
Notable persons
Benjamin Franklin
Josiah Harmar
Mr. Melchior
Pennsylvania troops
Henry Knox
Secretary of War
congress
states
General Mifflin
Charles Biddle
Robert Thomson
General Thomson
Ensign
General Irwin
Notable locations
Pennsylvania
Fort Harmar
Notable items
return
appointment
recommendation