Resignation from the Army
Document 1793Due to age, fatigue, and ill health, General Putnam resigns from the army.
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Type
Typed letter
Description
Due to age, fatigue, and ill health, General Putnam resigns from the army.
Date
02/14/1793
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Collection
Document number
1793021440000
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Rufus Putnam
the President [Washington]
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Notable items
appoibntment in the army
age and infirmaties
long sickness
fatigue and hardships
military life
commission of Brigadier General
service in the army of the United States