Bryant, John, 1742-1816 to John Armstrong
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03432.115 Author/Creator: Bryant, John, 1742-1816 Place Written: Springfield, Massachusetts Type: Manuscript letter Date: November 1813 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Captain Bryant writes to Secretary of War Armstrong after being informed by the new superintendent that he will be dismissed from his position as Master of Ordinance and Assistant Military Storekeeper at the armory in Springfield, Massachusetts. Notes that his usefulness has been reduced "by the infirmities of age," but in hopes of retaining his post, he recounts his service during the Revolution, which included losing his right arm at Fort Constitution in Fort Lee, New Jersey in 1776 and a long period as Deputy Commissary of Military Stores at the armory. Docketed by Bryant's son as being a copy of his father's letter. Armstrong declined his request (see GLC03432.116).
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