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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.02832 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0070] December 1783 |
| Title | Joseph Young to Henry Knox about the closure of Albany hospital and lack of firewood |
| Date | 15 December 1783 |
| Author | Young, Joseph (1733-1814) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Military document; Correspondence |
| Content Description | Discusses the order that the Albany hospital is to be closed, which he was not aware of, and the lack of firewood for the patients. Also reports back to Knox about his preparation for closing the hospital. Young signs as hospital physician. Noted as sent "By Express" and on "Public Service." |
| Subjects | Military History Continental Army Hospital Military Supplies Injury or Wound Health and Medical |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Young, Joseph (1733-1814) |
| Place written | Albany, New York |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Health & Medicine |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |