Osborn's departure to Governor's Island and wish to resume his commission
Document 1796The letter informs Jones that Osborn wrote from West Point acknowledging Jones' previous letter and communicating Osborn's intend to depart for Governor's Island. Since his arrival there Osborn has written the Secretary of War informing him of Osborn's wish to resume his commission.
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Governors Island June 22d 1795
Sir,
Iarch you from West Point acknowledging the receipt of your letter and my [strikethrough: informing for] departure for this station Since my arrival here I wrote the Sec of War informing him of my arrival and wishing to resume my commission accordingly — have not been noticed by you Since able to your information I am not Dihale feel myself obliged by your noticing this Speedily I am Sir respectfully
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
The letter informs Jones that Osborn wrote from West Point acknowledging Jones' previous letter and communicating Osborn's intend to depart for Governor's Island. Since his arrival there Osborn has written the Secretary of War informing him of Osborn's wish to resume his commission.
Date
12/22/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Governor's Island
Repository
Document number
1796122255001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Nathan Jones
Samuel Osborn
Notable locations
Governor's Island
War Office
Notable items
resuming commission
resignation