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- GLC#
- GLC06485
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 10 June 1780
- Author/Creator
- Washington, George, 1732-1799
- Title
- to Caesar Rodney
- Place Written
- Springfield, New Jersey
- Pagination
- 1 p. : docket Height: 23.3 cm, Width: 19.5 cm
- Primary time period
- American Revolution, 1763-1783
- Sub-Era
- The War for Independence
Desires that the posts for "Four Vacant Ensigncies" be filled by new officers. Says "It is essential to service that Troops should be well officered -- and in our's the compliment allowed should be generally full." He mentions that two officers in captivity should not be replaced. Autograph docketing by Rodney reads, "About appointing officers to fill vacancies."
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