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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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