Return of the Troops, Resignation and Nomination
Item
Type
Printed transcription/modern copy of letter
Title
Return of the Troops, Resignation and Nomination
Description
Encloses a return of the Pennslyvania Troops. Captain Finney wishes to retire from service, which opens up a vacancy for an ensign. Harmar recommends Robert Thompson, son of the late General Thompson, for the position.
year created
1787
month created
08
day created
07
author
sent from location
Post Vincennes
recipient
in collection
in publication
note
page 173 of Pennsylvania Archives, vol. 11.
notable person/group
Benjamin Franklin
Josiah Harmar
Lieutenant Colonel Harmar
Pennsylvania troops
Council
Captain Finney
ensign
Robert Thompson
General Thompson
notable location
Post Vincennes
Pennsylvania
notable item/thing
retire
return of the troops
recommend
vacancy
document number
1787080790000
Item sets
Document instances
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[view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
[view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: Pennsylvania Archives vol.11 | [unknown] |
Document names
Type | Name | Location | Notes |
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Author | Josiah Harmar | Post Vincennes | [n/a] |
Recipient | Benjamin Franklin | [unknown] | [n/a] |