Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Caesar Rodney
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06485 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Springfield, New Jersey Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 10 June 1780 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 23.3 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
Desires that the posts for "Four Vacant Ensigncies" be filled by new officers. Says "It is essential to service that Troops should be well officered -- and in our's the compliment allowed should be generally full." He mentions that two officers in captivity should not be replaced. Autograph docketing by Rodney reads, "About appointing officers to fill vacancies."
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