Knox, Henry (1750-1806) [Certificate for the Baron de Glasbeech]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04208 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph document signed Date: 20 May 1789 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 32.4 x 20.6 cm. Order a Copy
Certifies that the Baron de Glasbeech served in the Southern Army. Provides information on his rank and the officers under whom he served. Notes that Glasbeech "distinguished himself by his bravery, particularly in the affair of the Cowpens under Genl Morgan, for which Congress honored him with a brevet Commission of Captain." Adds that since the end of the war, Glasbeech has experienced "many uncommon misfortunes," and asks the subscribers to advance money for Glasbeech's relief. See GLC02437.04207 and GLC02437.04210 for related documents. Both in the document and docket, Knox misidentifies Glasbeech as the "baron de Glasbeeck."
Francis B. Heitman's Historical Register of Officers of the Continental Army During the War of the Revolution confirms that Glasbeech was a volunteer aide-de-camp to General Daniel Morgan, and was brevetted captain in the Continental Army 9 March 1781 due to his meritorious service at the Battle of Cowpens.
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