Recommendation of Philip Lightfoot
Document 1798Marshall recommends that Philip Lightfoot, a young gentleman of excellent character, be given a commission as a captain among the 10,000 men being raised for national defense.
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Dear Sir Richmond Aug. 10. 1798
Mr Philip Lightfoot of the County of Culpeper is desirous of obtaining the commission of Captain among the 10 000 to be raised for national defence.
He is a young Gentleman of excellent character, considerable influence, sound american principles & turn & temper which is from this to believed well fitted for a military character.
I am Sir very respectfully
Your obed Servt.
The Secretary
of war
Philadelphia
[J Marshall]
[a Copy — original sent by post to Philada.]
Type
Copy of Signed Document
Description
Marshall recommends that Philip Lightfoot, a young gentleman of excellent character, be given a commission as a captain among the 10,000 men being raised for national defense.
Date
08/10/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Richmond
Collection
Document number
1798081040101
Page start
1
Notable persons
James McHenry
John Marshall
Philip Lightfoot
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Richmond
Culpeper County, Virginia
Notable items
commission
captain
character