Recommendation of Thomas Lewis
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Recommendation of Thomas Lewis
Description
Major General Anthony Wayne recommends Captain Thomas Lewis to Secretary James McHenry for service with Lord Dorchester.
year created
1796
month created
04
day created
26
author
sent from location
War Office
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
James McHenry
Anthony Wayne
Thomas Lewis
Lord Dorchester
Guy Carleton
notable location
War Office
notable item/thing
integrity
document number
1796042640001
page start
1
number of pages
2
transcription
War Office 26 April 1796
Sir
Captain Thomas Lewis of the 3rd Sub Legion is your most proper officer that I can recommend for the important business you have in contemplation + whose honor and integrity I will be responsible + I am with sincere esteem
Your most obedient
+ very humble servant
Anthony Wayne
Sir
Captain Thomas Lewis of the 3rd Sub Legion is your most proper officer that I can recommend for the important business you have in contemplation + whose honor and integrity I will be responsible + I am with sincere esteem
Your most obedient
+ very humble servant
Anthony Wayne
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | IGE05 (2 pages) | Collection: Northwest Territory Collection, M367 | B:2, F:15 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Anthony Wayne | War Office | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |