Forrest, James, fl. 1777-1781 to Roberts & Son Esquires
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.223 Author/Creator: Forrest, James, fl. 1777-1781 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 February 1781 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 23 x 18.3 cm. Order a Copy
Forrest, an ensign in the British Army, writes to London to say that in the list of the army of 1780, Ensigns Goodair and Kent have mistakenly been given rank over him. Hopes they will fix the mistake. Claims that recent personnel changes might make it of some consequence to him. His date of commission was 22 December 1777.
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