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Letter to Editor
October 3, 1777
The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
Tarlton Woodson writes from camp near New York on July 13, 1777, informing Col. Charles M. Thruston of his acceptance of a majority commission in Col. Hazen's regiment, approved by General Washington, to prevent service delays due to uncertain mail.
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WILLIAMSBURG, Sept. 17, 1777.
State of New York, July 13, 1777.
SIR,
SOON after receiving your appointment (while I was about to leave camp for Virginia) I met with Col. Hazen, who generously offered me a majority in his regiment, provided his Excellency General Washington should approve of it. The General's consent being obtained, I instantly received a commission, and am now happily situated. This I thought proper to acquaint you with through the channel of a newspaper, as the uncertainty of letters succeeding at so great a distance makes it in a manner necessary, which in case of a miscarriage might prejudice the service, as you could not for a considerable time learn my situation and appoint another to succeed me.
I am your obedient servant,
TARLTON WOODSON.
Col. Charles M. Thruston.
State of New York, July 13, 1777.
SIR,
SOON after receiving your appointment (while I was about to leave camp for Virginia) I met with Col. Hazen, who generously offered me a majority in his regiment, provided his Excellency General Washington should approve of it. The General's consent being obtained, I instantly received a commission, and am now happily situated. This I thought proper to acquaint you with through the channel of a newspaper, as the uncertainty of letters succeeding at so great a distance makes it in a manner necessary, which in case of a miscarriage might prejudice the service, as you could not for a considerable time learn my situation and appoint another to succeed me.
I am your obedient servant,
TARLTON WOODSON.
Col. Charles M. Thruston.
What sub-type of article is it?
Informative
What themes does it cover?
Military War
What keywords are associated?
Military Appointment
Col Hazen
General Washington
Virginia
New York Camp
What entities or persons were involved?
Tarlton Woodson
Col. Charles M. Thruston
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Tarlton Woodson
Recipient
Col. Charles M. Thruston
Main Argument
informs of acceptance of a majority commission in col. hazen's regiment with general washington's approval to avoid prejudice to the service from potential letter miscarriages.
Notable Details
Met Col. Hazen While Leaving Camp For Virginia
Used Newspaper Channel Due To Mail Uncertainty
References General Washington And Camp Situation