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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.02203 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0059] June 1783 |
| Title | Jonathan Trumbull to Henry Knox about a lack of field officers to lead the 3rd Massachusetts |
| Date | 29 June 1783 |
| Author | Trumbull, Jonathan (1740-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Military document; Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written by Jonathan Trumbull Jr., General Washington's secretary. Responds on behalf of Washington to Knox's previous letter regarding the [3rd Massachusetts] being without their compliment of field officers (see letter GLC02437.02202). Writes that at present, lack of field officers cannot be remedied. Reports that Colonel Rose is ill and Colonel Michael Jackson is unable to perform the duty. "Public service" written on address leaf with no signature. |
| Subjects | Continental Army Mutiny Mobs and Riots Rebellion Soldier's Pay Finance Continental Congress Congress President Revolutionary War General Military History Health and Medical |
| People | Trumbull, Jonathan (1740-1809) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Health & Medicine |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |