Greaton solicits an appointment from Knox
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Greaton solicits an appointment from Knox
Description
Letter, asks for military commission. Greaton was previously a Lieutenant in Col. Jackson's regiment.
short description
Ltr, ask military commission.
year created
1790
month created
05
day created
10
author
sent from location
Roxbury
recipient
sent to location
New York
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Richard H Greaton
Col. Henry Jackson
notable location
New York
Roxbury
notable item/thing
requests a commission
held one of Lieu. In the last regt. Commanded by Col. Henry Jackson
reading the proceedings of Congress I observe there is a body of troops to be rais'd and having a wish once more to become a soldier I thought it my duty to make application for an appointment in said troops
last regiment which was rais's commanded by
had the honour of holding a Liet. Commission
my prospects at that time were very good
always fond of a military life which induced me to become a soldier
your compliance with my request will much add to the happiness of your most obed. Humble serv.
document number
1790051040201
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | AJR10 (3 pages) | Collection: Henry Knox Papers. [microfilm] | V: 26, P: 47 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Richard H. Greaton | Roxbury | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | New York | [n/a] |