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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02505.23 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1776 |
| Title | Joseph Hawley to Elbridge Gerry discussing the difficulties facing the Continental Army |
| Date | 16 April 1776 |
| Author | Hawley, Joseph (1723-1788) |
| Recipient | Gerry, Elbridge |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Criticizes the use of prohibited tea. Mentions sending Gerry a memento. Comments that regiments are ineffective without "a man of Judgment and Spirit" leading them. A long postscript discusses Artemas Ward's resignation (because of poor health) from his position as the commanding major general in the Continental Army in April, 1776, and his sensitivity to issues relating to liberty and property. Also mentions quartering soldiers. |
| Subjects | Diet and Nutrition Commerce Merchants and Trade Global History and Civics Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Civil Rights Freedom and Independence Continental Army Militia Health and Medical Military History Military Law Law American Statesmen |
| People | Hawley, Joseph (1723-1788) Gerry, Elbridge (1744-1814) Ward, Artemas (1727-1800) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Health & Medicine |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |