Letter from the Governor of Connecticut
Document 1791This letter from the Governor of Connecticut confirms receipt of the federal levy for 152 soldiers.
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[Copy of a letter to
Jno. Grove &c
March 28 — 91]
Norwich March 28th 1791
Sir
I am favoured with your letter of the 4 instant giving me the information, that the President of the United States in pursuance of an Act of Congress for raising & adding another regiment to the Military establishment of the United States &c; hath directed one hundred & fifty two Troops to be recruited in the State of Connecticut, & as soon as the Spring shall be recruited they are to be marched to Fort Pitt
I have the honour to be
with great respect
Your humble Servant
S Huntington
Genl Knox
Type
Letterbook
Description
This letter from the Governor of Connecticut confirms receipt of the federal levy for 152 soldiers.
Date
03/28/1791
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Norwich
Collection
Document number
1791032840101
Page start
1
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Samuel Huntington
Congress
Notable locations
Norwich