Difficulty in transmitting accounts because of the cold
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Difficulty in transmitting accounts because of the cold
Description
Swan is having difficulty transmitting his accounts because he is crowded into a cold hut with no conveniences, even those necessary for copying a letter. He leaves it to Howell to judge how much accuracy or ease he enjoys while trying to transmit his accounts.
year created
1793
month created
02
day created
13
author
sent from location
Legion Ville
recipient
sent to location
Philadelphia
in collection
notable person/group
Joseph Howell
Caleb Swan
notable location
Philadelphia
Legion Ville
cold hut
Pittsburg
notable item/thing
letter
warrant
notable idea/issue
winter at Legionville
document number
1793021370001
page start
1
number of pages
2
transcription
From Caleb Swan
Feby 13 1793
Joseph Howell Esqr
Accountant
War department
Philadelphia
Legion Ville February 13th 1793.
Sir.
I have not been Stationary in one place more than three weeks since last September, - I did intend to have closed my accounts for last year while at Pittsburg - but on the 3d of this month the Commander in cheif ordered me to repair to this place, here to be stationary - I came down on the 5th instant, and on the 10th first stroke was truck towards furnishing me with an house - I am in hopes it will be done by the 1st of March . - In the mean time I am crowded upon a friend in a cold hut with no convenience even for copying a letter - I leave you to judge of with how much accuracy or ease I am to transmit my accounts Quarterly to your office.
your letter & list of warrants & last post are recieved.
I am Sir ys Ob Svt
C Swan
Feby 13 1793
Joseph Howell Esqr
Accountant
War department
Philadelphia
Legion Ville February 13th 1793.
Sir.
I have not been Stationary in one place more than three weeks since last September, - I did intend to have closed my accounts for last year while at Pittsburg - but on the 3d of this month the Commander in cheif ordered me to repair to this place, here to be stationary - I came down on the 5th instant, and on the 10th first stroke was truck towards furnishing me with an house - I am in hopes it will be done by the 1st of March . - In the mean time I am crowded upon a friend in a cold hut with no convenience even for copying a letter - I leave you to judge of with how much accuracy or ease I am to transmit my accounts Quarterly to your office.
your letter & list of warrants & last post are recieved.
I am Sir ys Ob Svt
C Swan
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | ZJA22 (2 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B:1/9 |
| [view document] (2 pages) | ZJA22a (2 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B:1/9 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Caleb Swan | Legion Ville | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Joseph Howell | Philadelphia | [n/a] |