William Sharp Bush to Jabez Caldwell, June 5, 1810

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Title:
William Sharp Bush to Jabez Caldwell, June 5, 1810
Description:
A handwritten letter from 23-year-old Marine Lieutenant William Sharp Bush, stationed on the U.S. Brig Hornet at Annapolis, Maryland, to his friend Major Jabez Caldwell, near Easton, Talbot County, Maryland, dated June 5, 1810. Bush describes his resignation from the Marine Corps in New York and subsequent reinstatement with unchanged seniority following a visit to Washington, D.C. Bush also discusses his positive relationship with the men serving under him.
Author:
Bush, William S., 1786-1812
Date:
June 5, 1810
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
USS Constitution Museum
Collection (local):
USS Constitution Museum Correspondence Collection
Subjects:
Resignations
Marines (Military personnel)
Hornet (Brig)
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 10 x 8 in.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/z603vc788
Terms of Use:
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Language:
English
Notes:
Title from accompanying materials.
Notes (date):
Date from item.
Identifier:
2270.1