Jeffery Amherst letter to George Yonge, 1793 January 15

Item Information

Title:
Jeffery Amherst letter to George Yonge, 1793 January 15
Description:
Letter from Jeffery Amherst to Sir George Yonge, Secretary at War, dated January 15, 1793. Amherst writes to inform Yonge of the ill health of Insign Clarke of the 60th Regiment and request a leave of absence for Insign Clarke. Amherst enclosed a letter from Dr. J.B. Pearson, dated December 6, 1793, confirming that Insign Clarke is suffering from symptoms of consumption and is unable to join the Regiment in his condition. The identity of Doctor J.B. Pearson could not be determined.
Creator:
Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, 1717-1797
Addressee:
Yonge, George, 1731-1812
Date:
January 15, 1793
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Box 1 Folder 57 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Jeffery Amherst Collection
Subjects:
Amherst, Jeffery Amherst--1717-1797--Correspondence
Yonge, George--1731-1812--Correspondence
Great Britain--Army--Records and correspondence
Great Britain--Army--Leaves and furloughs
Great Britain. Army. Royal American Regiment, 60th
Extent:
1 item (4 pages)
Link to Item:
https://acdc.amherst.edu/view/asc:74944
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Place of origin:
Saint James's Square (London, England)
Language:
English