Burbeck, Edward, 1740-1783 to Henry Knox

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GLC02437.00301
GLC#
GLC02437.00301-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
17 May 1776
Author/Creator
Burbeck, Edward, 1740-1783
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Boston, Massachusetts
Pagination
1p. : address : Height: 26.5 cm, Width: 20.7 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Informs Knox that Lieutenant John Edes plans to leave his post to join the Provincial Service. Edes is on his way to ask Knox for a discharge. Burbeck wants Edes to return to duty and fears the consequences if officers just decide to leave. Also requests an order for his and his men's pay. Burbeck was captain in Knox's artillery regiment.

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