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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01450.192 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1778 |
| Title | William Greene to William Compton regarding the movement of a cannon |
| Date | 15 August 1778 |
| Author | Greene, William (1731-1809) |
| Recipient | Compton, William |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Written by Greene as Governor of Rhode Island to Compton as Town Sargent of Providence. Greene is informing Compton that he needs assistance in the movement of cannon requested by Major General John Sullivan on Rhode Island. Hopes he can arrange for "True friends to this Country" to assist in the effort of getting them aboard ships to send to Sullivan. Letter is badly faded at some points and some text loss has occurred. On verso, Compton has countersigned this request, stating he has warned the inhabitants of Providence. Asks for 18 shillings in fees. Greene then signs an order below Compton's notation asking Joseph Clarke, the General Treasurer, to pay the fee to Compton. Greene's order to pay the fee was dated 18 August 1778. Docket says it was audited. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Military History Artillery Continental Army Maritime Finance |
| Place written | Providence, Rhode Island |
| 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 |