Case of General Wilkinson receiving money from Swan
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Case of General Wilkinson receiving money from Swan
Description
The case of General Wilkinson having received $550 from Swan is a case of some delicacy. He was at that time Swan's commanding officer and his warrant is a complete indemnification to Swan. Too much solicitation on the subject may have a tendency to wound his feelings.
year created
1793
month created
01
day created
25
author
sent from location
Pittsburg
recipient
in collection
notable person/group
Joseph Howell
Caleb Swan
Capt. Sedam
Gen. Wilkinson
commanding officer
Mrs. Wilkinson
soldiers' wives
post rider
Mr. Bradshaw
notable location
Pittsburgh
notable item/thing
list of the cash
Comptroller's instructions
pay
case of some delicacy
warrant
indemnification
advances of half-pay
deductions
account
vouchers
application for a commission in the Army
allowance
appointment as Paymaster
notable phrase
list of the cash
Comptroller's instructions
pay
case of some delicacy
warrant
indemnification
advances of half-pay
deductions
account
vouchers
application for a commission in the Army
allowance
appointment as Paymaster
document number
1793012570001
page start
1
number of pages
3
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | ZJA18 (3 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B:1/9 |
| [view document] (3 pages) | ZJA18a (3 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B:1/9 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Caleb Swan | Pittsburg | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Joseph Howell | [unknown] | [n/a] |