Release of John Hooks from Confinement
Item
Type
Letter Signed
Title
Release of John Hooks from Confinement
Description
Considering the long confinement of John Hooks in the jail at New York, the Secretary of War has directed that he be released and placed under Thompson's orders.
year created
1795
month created
05
day created
12
author
sent from location
War Office
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Alexander Thompson, Commandant - Governors Island, New York
John Stagg
Timothy Pickering, Secretary of War
notable location
War Office
Governors Island
New York
notable item/thing
further supply of clothing
no hats in store at present
notable phrase
He directs me to inform you that considering the long confinement of John Hooks in the Gaol [jail] at New York founded on your representation of his case, he be released and do duty under your orders
document number
1795051215001
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) | AQA03 (2 pages) | Collection: Thompson Family Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | John Stagg | War Office | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Alexander Thompson | [unknown] | [n/a] |