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to Henry Knox

Requesting acceptance of his resignation from public office. Briefly explains his motivations for resigning.

GLC02437.05272

to John Stagg

Received his recent letter. Is ready to proceed, but is waiting for the "honorable Secretary" (Henry Knox, the Secretary of War) to accept his resignation. His request has not yet been sent in, so asks Stagg to forward it to Knox. (See GLC02437...

GLC02437.05275

[Certificate for Major John Burnham]

Certifies that Major John Burnham has settled his accounts with regards to his pay, subsistence, and monies given to him for recruitment purposes. Declares that Burnham's accounts are now balanced.

GLC02437.05277

A weekly report of the recruits at Middletown under the command of Ensign Daniel Bissell

Reports that there are 8 privates and 1 sergeant on duty at Middletown, Rhode Island.

GLC02437.05934

to Sir

A call to arms. Letter reminds recipient of Frank Stout's bravery and ability and asks that he fight under Stout. Stout is going back again for six months.

GLC03131.07.07