Peter Frothingham's Request for a Commission
Document 1793Peter Frothingham has written to Putnam requesting a commission in the Army. Frothingham's brother is reputed to have served bravely with Harmar and Peter's appearance is in his favor but Putnam does not know whether he has any military experience.
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Type
Letter fragment
Description
Peter Frothingham has written to Putnam requesting a commission in the Army. Frothingham's brother is reputed to have served bravely with Harmar and Peter's appearance is in his favor but Putnam does not know whether he has any military experience.
Date
02/14/1793
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Collection
Document number
1793021440100
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Rufus Putnam
Peter Frothingham
candidate for a commission in the Army
Harmar Regiment
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Notable items
Frothingham's appearance