Great Britain. Royal American Regiment commission
Collection
Identifier: Mss 757452
Mss 757452
Description
Commission signed by Lt. Co. John Young, of Joseph Johnson to raise a unit of Mohegan Indian scouts. Accompanied by orders to Johnson to scout Fort Edward to Fort Ticonderoga and rejoin the regiment at Fort William Henry. On the document is a letter from Johnson to his wife (August 19, 1757), describing life in camp and detailing the sickness of some of his fellow scouts.
Dates
- 1757-08-02
- 1757-08-19
Creator
- 60th Royal American Regiment. Great Britain (1757-1957) (Organization)
- Johnson, Joseph, circa 1751-1776 (Recipient, Person)
Language of Materials
In English.
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted
Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
.1 linear ft. ; 31 cm
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