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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01450.011.02 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of 5 letters to Andrew Caldwell pertaining to naval matters, court martials, and privateers |
| Title | John Hackett to Andrew Caldwell explaining a dispute over the demotion of a steward |
| Date | 30 January 1776 |
| Author | Hackett, John (fl. 1776) |
| Recipient | Caldwell, Andrew |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Explains a dispute over the demotion of a steward, Benjamin Davis, of the armed boat Dickenson. Argues that due to a trivial difference with Lieutenant Christie, Davis was unfairly and severely punished by being demoted to serve as a private on another boat. Reports that the salary of a private is not enough for Davis to support his family so he refused to serve. As a punishment, he was confined in the guard house. Requests that Caldwell reconsider his decision and reinstate Davis to his former post. Caldwell was the Commander in Chief of the armed boats of Philadelphia. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Maritime Navy Military History Soldier's Pay Privateering |
| People | Hackett, John (fl. 1776) Caldwell, Andrew (1722-1788) Davis, Benjamin (fl. 1776-1778) |
| Place written | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |