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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01450.011.04 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of 5 letters to Andrew Caldwell pertaining to naval matters, court martials, and privateers |
| Title | H. Dougherty to Andrew Caldwell regarding the possible promotion of William Allen |
| Date | 23 April 1776 |
| Author | Dougherty, H. (fl. 1776) |
| Additional authors | Hamilton, John (fl. 1776) Montgomery, James (fl. 1776) Davison, James (fl. 1776) Henderson, Alexander (fl. 1776) Montgomery, Hugh (fl. 1776) Houston, Thomas (fl. 1776) Eyres, Richard (fl. 1776) |
| Recipient | Caldwell, Andrew |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Petition co-signed by John Hamilton, James Montgomery, James Davison, Alex Henderson, Hugh Montgomery, Thomas Houston, and Richard Eyres. Signers inform Caldwell that promotions of men from lieutenant to captain are being given by order of seniority. The signers are worried that a William Allen, who is a senior Lieutenant, will be appointed to a command post in the fleet. They do not wish to serve under him and will give reasons why if necessary. Numbered list on p. 2 possibly documenting concepts or people they feel loyalty toward. Starts with Congress, then George Washington and the army, the memory of the worthy heroes that fell in the cause of liberty, etc. Caldwell was the Commander in Chief of the armed boats of Philadelphia. Docketed in the form of a list mentioning Congress, the navy, and various other topics. |
| Subjects | Petition Revolutionary War Military History Congress Continental Congress President Navy Maritime Privateering |
| People | Dougherty, H. (fl. 1776) Caldwell, Andrew (1722-1788) Hamilton, John (fl. 1776) Montgomery, James (fl. 1776) Davison, James (fl. 1776) Henderson, Alexander (fl. 1776) Montgomery, Hugh (fl. 1776) Houston, Thomas (fl. 1776) Eyres, Richard (fl. 1776) Allen, William (fl. 1776) |
| Place written | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | The American Revolution; The Presidency |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |