Robert Hanson Harrison letter
Description
Letter from Robert Hanson Harrison from West Point to Gen. William Woodford. The writer, one of Washington's aides and military secretary, in answer to a question about accounts, also mentions promotions, Capt. Porterfield's commission and cites the burning of Chemung and Cheneskunch by Gen Sullivan's forces.
Dates
- 1779-08-25
Creator
- Harrison, Robert Hanson, 1745-1790 (Person)
Language of Materials
In English.
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted
Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
.01 linear ft. (1 envelope)
General
Harrison, Robert Hanson, 1745-1790, Washington, George, 1732-1799, Porterfield--not identified, no card made., Sullivan, John, 1740-1795, Woodford, William, 1734-1780, Tilghman, Tench, 1744-1786. Gift of Harry S. Ackerman, 1935 through the Friends.
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