Pemberton, Robert (fl. 1775-1787) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00202 Author/Creator: Pemberton, Robert (fl. 1775-1787) Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document Date: 20 September 1775 Pagination: 1p. ; 22.9 x 17.2 cm. Order a Copy
Copy of an extract from general orders pertaining to applications for commissions in the Continental Army. Explains that before anyone obtains a commission from the Army of the United Colonies, they must first obtain one from the colony they will serve. Pemberton was an assistant adjutant general. Written at "Headquarters."
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Head Quarters 20th September 1775.
As the Commissions are ready to be delivered to the Officers serving in the Army of the United Colonies: the General recommends it to them to apply as soon as it is convenient to him at Head Quarters for the same. No Person is to presume to demand a Continental Commission, from the proper Authority of the Colony, he is at present engag'd to Serve; which must be produced at the Time application is made for a Continental Commission. If from unavoidable Circumstances any Gentleman has Served from the begining of the Campaign in the rank of a Commissioned Officer, and has not yet receiv'd a Commission being Justly entitled thereto, Such Officers pretensions will be duly weighted, & consider'd, and upon sufficient proff of the justice of his Claim, a Commission will Issue accordingly. -
Extract from General Orders
Robert Pemberton
Ajt Adj Genl.
(Copy)
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