Carleton, Joseph (1754-1812) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03045 Author/Creator: Carleton, Joseph (1754-1812) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 August 1784 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 23 x 19 cm. Order a Copy
Carleton, Secretary at War, writes from the War Office, possibly located in Annapolis, Maryland with Congress. Reports on the settlement of Major Job Sumner's case. Relates that troops from Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania will be equipped as a result of the continued presence of British troops at forts on the northern frontier of the United States. Notes that New York will most likely raise its quota of troops "as soon as the Harvest is completed." "Free" stamped and "on public service" written on address leaf with no signature.
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