Name
Box, D. (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Johnston, S. (Author)
Title
[Document, 1779 May 16]
Abstract
Recount their devoted service to the Continental Army. Both men, Brigade Majors, have been made supernumeraries by the re-organization of the armed forces. General Gates refuses to "consider" them in rank or pay. Beg for an end to the neglect which they cannot feel they deserve.
Subjects
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Format
correspondence
Genre
correspondence
Date
May 16, 1779
Physical Description
3 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/ymps-4358