Name
Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Title
[Document, 1779 June 3]
Abstract
Letter signed in hand of Robert H. Harrison. Sends copy of report of board of general officers on dispute between captains of the Pennsylvania Line and Capt. Prowell, representative of the majority of the 11th regiment. If Congress approves the report,, they will revoke Prowell's commission. Also returns memorials enclosed in Jay's letters of 22 April and 25 May. Thinks they should be referred to C ongress as soon as possible to allow a speedy decision. Men concerned command part of the defense against the Indians. Enclosures present: Extract from proceedings of the general board, 29 May: memorial from captains of the Pennsylvania line, 8 May.
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Format
correspondence
Genre
correspondence
Date
June 3, 1779
Physical Description
8 pages
Language
English
Library Location
Browse Location’s Digital Content
Also In
The papers of John Jay
Persistent URL
https://dx.doi.org/10.7916/hwqh-x541