Returning clothing
Document 1784The author states that his responsibilities apply only to the State of Virginia so he is returning the clothing that would be assigned to Officers and Soldiers of other States. He requests that the War Office return the regiments of horses belonging to Virginia.
Richmond August 13th 1784
Dear Sir;
Your return of clothing received at Fort Pitt amounted to 32.68/90 Dollars. - I however will make it 33.42/90 as you say. As my appointment confines me to Officers & Soldiers of the State of Virginia I settle with none but those who were and are Citizens thereof and for that reason I furnished you with a return of that part of Lt. Col. Lee’s Legion belonging to the states of Pennsylvania and Delaware, examined & remarks noted agreeable to returns given me. I also gave Mr. White a return of those belonging to Maryland.
The settlement of W. Lovells account will not come under notice, he being of Massachusetts, Mr. [undecipherable] can settle it, if he knows his due.
Colonel Carrington will furnish the return of charges you speak of, therefore you need not send them.
I wish to have a return from the War Office of the regiments of horse belonging to this State, to know the Appointments, promotions, etc. of the Officers.
With much Esteem I am your Obed. Servt.
A. Dunscomb
Lt. Howell Esquire
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