Assist in Recruiting
Document 1791Orders to assist Capt. John Smith with recruiting in New York City.
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War department 10 January 1791 Sir You will assist Captain John Smith in the recruiting service in the City of New York and its vicinity, and use all possible diligence in the pursuit. I am Sir your most obedient Servant H Knox Secy of War Lt Staats Morris
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War department 6 January 1791
Sir
You will assist Captain John Smith in the recruiting service in the City of New York and its vicinity, and use all possible diligence in the purpose.
I am Sir
your most obedient
Servant Knox
Secy of War
Lt Staats Morris—
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Orders to assist Capt. John Smith with recruiting in New York City.
Date
01/10/1791
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1791011000001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Staats Morris
Henry Knox
Captain John Smith
Notable locations
War Department
City of New York
Notable items
recruiting service
vicinity
diligence in the pursuit