Concerning the settlement of Mr. Oliver's account
Document 1785The Commissioner of Army Accounts requests that Captain John Fuller obtain a power of attorney for the settlement of Mr Oliver's account. Pierce intends to pay the balance of the late Mr. Oliver's account to the widow.
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New Yorke November 10 1785
Sir
On examining into my accounts, I find that it is probable a ballance of [undecipherable] may be yet due to McEwen my late Assistant— I wish therefore that his Executor or Administrator would forward to me a full power of Attorney for the purpose, which will enable me to receive for her widow whatever may be finally coming.
I am Sir your Obedient.
[Addressed:] Capt Jno Fuller.
[Endorsement: New York Nov. 18. To Capt Jno Fuller=]
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Letterbook Copy
Description
The Commissioner of Army Accounts requests that Captain John Fuller obtain a power of attorney for the settlement of Mr Oliver's account. Pierce intends to pay the balance of the late Mr. Oliver's account to the widow.
Date
11/10/1785
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New York
Document number
1785111021101
Page start
1
Notable persons
Captain John Fuller
John Pierce
Mr. Oliver
widow
executor
administrator
assistant
attorney
Captain Jonathan Fuller
Notable locations
New York
Notable items
balances
pay
accounts
examination
power of attorney