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Huntington, Ebenezer, 1754-1834 [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Ensign Walmsbey]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09578 Author/Creator: Huntington, Ebenezer, 1754-1834 Place Written: s.l. Type: Document Date: 18 December 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 11.8 cm, Width: 19.2 cm Order a Copy

Lieutenant Colonel Huntington recommends Walmsbey for a leave of absence until 14 January 1783. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.

Huntington, Ebenezer, 1754-1834
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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