Recommending John Johnston and John Milroy
Document 1798John Johnston, a native of America, has a strong predilection for a military life and has applied for an appointment in the Army. Since such applications are numerous and one from a remote part of the country might be overlooked, Gregg asks Hodgdon to intervene on Johnston's behalf. If offered a lieutenancy, Gregg is sure Johnston would not dishonor the appointment. He also recommends John Milroy for an appointment as a Subaltern.
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John Johnston, a native of America, has a strong predilection for a military life and has applied for an appointment in the Army. Since such applications are numerous and one from a remote part of the country might be overlooked, Gregg asks Hodgdon to intervene on Johnston's behalf. If offered a lieutenancy, Gregg is sure Johnston would not dishonor the appointment. He also recommends John Milroy for an appointment as a Subaltern.
Date
07/31/1798
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Lewistown
Document number
1798073180001
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Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Andrew Gregg
John Johnston
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Lewistown
Pennsylvania