Lawrence, John, ?-1810 to Jeremiah Wadsworth
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02504.25 Author/Creator: Lawrence, John, ?-1810 Place Written: Morristown, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 December 1779 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 30 cm, Width: 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.
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