State of Connecticut's Officers, Appointment of John Palsgrace Wyllys
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
State of Connecticut's Officers, Appointment of John Palsgrace Wyllys
Description
The governor of Connecticut informs the War Department of his appoint of John Palsgrave Wyllys to the head of the Connecticut troops on the Western Frontier. He also asks for a count of how many Connecticut officers are now serving, and states that many of them are unfit for further duty.
year created
1787
month created
11
day created
25
author
sent from location
Norwich
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
James McHenry
Samuel Huntington
John Palsgrave Wyllys
Ensign Jeffers
officers
troops
soldiers
general assembly
notable location
Norwich, Connecticut
Ohio River
Western Frontiers
territory
notable item/thing
briefings
Act of Congress
notable idea/issue
character
appointment
service
unfit for duty
resolve of Congress
favor
promotion
document number
1787112540001
page start
1
number of pages
2
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | NYC10 (2 pages) | Collection: William Griswold Lane, #189 | B:10 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Samuel Huntington | Norwich | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |