Title: Letter from John Adams to Elbridge Gerry. General Washington has been chosen Comander-in-Chief, General Ward First Major-General, and General Lee Second, and Major Gates Adjutant-General. The virtuous attachment of our countrymen to their own officers presented an objection to the appointment of Lee and Gates, which was overcome by the earnest desire of General Washington to have their assistance.
Citation: American Archives Series 4, Volume 2, Page 1019
Author/Presenter: Adams, John
Type: Appointment, commission; Correspondence
Themes: Economy: paper money; Key people, events, and institutions: Continental Congress; Key people, events, and institutions: George Washington; Military action: logistics, provisioning, and recruitment; Military action: military organization and discipline; Political philosophy: equality
Date Presented: 1775-06-18
Date Composed: 1775-6-18
Where Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, North America
Recipient: Gerry, Elbridge
Document ID: S4-V2-P01-sp32-D0364
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