Obtaining a Commission in the Standing Army
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Obtaining a Commission in the Standing Army
Description
As coppersmith's and tinman's business is currently very slow, Cumming requests Hodgdon's assistance in obtaining a lieutenant's commission in the standing army of the United States. He is a man of strong conviction with a recommendation from James Ash.
year created
1799
month created
08
day created
10
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
sent to location
Philadelphia
in collection
notable person/group
Samuel Hodgdon
William Cumming
notable location
Philadelphia
document number
1799081080001
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (1 pages) | ZQJ20 (1 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B:7 |
| [view document] (1 pages) | ZQJ20a (1 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B:7 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | William Cumming | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Samuel Hodgdon | Philadelphia | [n/a] |