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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04127 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0088] March-April 1789 |
| Title | Henry Jackson to Henry Knox introducing Captain Hinds |
| Date | 1 March 1789 |
| Author | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes a letter of introduction for the bearer, Captain Bartlet (some sources say "Bartlett") Hinds, who is traveling to New York on business respecting the Corps of Invalids. Declares that he served with great honor in the Massachusetts Line in the Continental Army, and was wounded while fighting. Was transferred to the Corps of Invalids and has been stationed on Castle Island in Boston Harbor. Writes, "As Mr. Hinds represents that Meritorious class of Man, the Wounded and disabled Soldier, - (If his application is founded in Justice) I am sure, you will be happy to give him every assistance, in your power." |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Military History Injury or Wound Health and Medical Continental Army Revolutionary War |
| People | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Hinds, Bartlett (1755-1822) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Health & Medicine; The American Revolution |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |