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

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

Document instances

In image In source Location in source
[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
Author Josiah Harmar Post Vincennes [n/a]
Recipient Benjamin Franklin [unknown] [n/a]