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Lawrence, John (d. 1810) to Jeremiah Wadsworth

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02504.25 Author/Creator: Lawrence, John (d. 1810) Place Written: Morristown, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 December 1779 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 30 x 19 cm. Order a Copy

Complains of his "situation" in the army, and hopes Wadsworth can help him resolve it. Does not specify his exact complaint, but knows Wadsworth has friends in Congress, and hopes they can assist him in rectifying his problem. Lawrence is possibly seeking congressional confirmation of his rank in office.

Jeremiah Wadsworth was the Commissary-General of Purchases. He later served as a delegate and representative from Connecticut.
John Lawrence was a lieutenant from New York and Judge-Advocate for the Continental Army

Lawrence, John, -1810
Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804

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