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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01460 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1776 |
| Title | Nathaniel Folsom to Artemas Ward reporting that extra troops were on their way to join George Washington |
| Date | 24 September 1776 |
| Author | Folsom, Nathaniel (1726-1790) |
| Recipient | Ward, Artemas |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Signed as chairman of the Committee of Public Safety as the Exeter Committee of Safety prepares for war. Reports that one thousand men are marching towards New York to serve in Washington's army. Has sent this letter as an express to Boston to determine whether ammunition should be sent along with New Hampshire's troops. |
| Subjects | Military History Continental Army Ammunition Revolutionary War Government and Civics President |
| People | Folsom, Nathaniel (1726-1790) Ward, Artemas (1727-1800) |
| Place written | Exeter, New Hampshire |
| Theme | The American Revolution; The Presidency |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Folsom was a Revolutionary War general, merchant, and shipowner from New Hampshire. Ward was named commander-in-chief of Massachusetts forces and was the de facto leader of the army laying siege to Boston. Although the Congress chose George Washington over him to serve as overall commander of the Continental Army, Ward became the highest ranking major general. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |