Service of John Neilson
Document 1784Josiah Harmar sends to Joseph Carleton, Secretary at War, a letter certifying the service of John Neilson, matross.
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[endorsement on outside of folded document, written sideways:]
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This is to certify that John Neilon [made?] [undecipherable]
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his pay during his absen— Philadelphia Sept.
28th 1784. J. B. Harmar
Lt. Col. Com. 1. am. Reg.t
Joseph Carleton Esq.r
Secretary at War—
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Josiah Harmar sends to Joseph Carleton, Secretary at War, a letter certifying the service of John Neilson, matross.
Date
09/28/1784
Author
Recipient
Document number
1784092840001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Joseph Carleton
Joseph Harmar
John Neilson Matross
secretary at war
First American Regiment
wife
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Notable items
half pay