Resignation from the Army
Item
Type
Typed letter
Title
Resignation from the Army
Description
Due to age, fatigue, and ill health, General Putnam resigns from the army.
year created
1793
month created
02
day created
14
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in collection
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Rufus Putnam
the President [Washington]
notable location
Philadelphia
notable item/thing
appoibntment in the army
age and infirmaties
long sickness
fatigue and hardships
military life
commission of Brigadier General
service in the army of the United States
document number
1793021440000
Item sets
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] | Collection: Rufus Putnam [Transcript] Collection | Vol, 3 p. 113 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Rufus Putnam | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |