Copies of letter to General George Washington, circa 1780s
Scope and Contents
A fair copy of an undated, unsigned document addressed to "His Excellency Genl Washington" containing a "Plan for modeling the Army anew" which makes suggestions on divisions of troops, manner of nomination for rank and advancement, pay, court martial procedures, with similar suggestions for clothing and food, cooking, cleanliness, hospital service, etc. It bears penciled indexing and the name Col Roberts.
With contemporary (1780) transcripts of letters from Major John Andre to General George Washington and General Henry Clinton, regarding his arrest for treason, with a note regarding his capture and execution, noting who presided at the trial. The copy, with a typed transcript, is addressed to William Henderson, Esq. Commanding Corps of the Terribles, Flying Camp. Possibly related to John F. Grimke.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1780s
Language of Materials
Materials predominantly in English; one letter in French; one letter in German.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research but has some access restrictions. Some items are too fragile to handle and copies must be used. Please consult inventory or contact Special Collections at the College of Charleston Libraries for more information.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.6 linear feet (4 document boxes, 3 oversize folders)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
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