Finley's final settlement with Army
Document 1786The author believes he was wrongfully deprived of Three Hundred dollars in his final settlement with the Army and has the receipt to prove it. Also enclosed is the amount owed Andrew Finley which, it is hoped will be transmitted by the next stage.
Philadelphia June 2:d 1786.
Sir,
Agreeable to your recommendation when I had the pleasure of seeing you last in this City with respect to the stoppage of Three hundred dollars in my final settlement by Col. Walter Stewart I have enclosed his receipt for the payment of the whole sum you will by the receipt see that I was wrongfully charged with the money & I hope you will send a Certificate for the amount
This I send by the Stage & will be happy to hear from you by its return on monday next I have no business to detain me here except the subject of this Letter & hope you will be so compliasant as to expedite the business & forward it by next stage on monday I have also enclosed an account of Andrew Finley’s Ensign in the regiment commanded by Col. Eneas McKay, which You will please to adjust and transmit be next Monday’s Stage as I cannot possibly tarry here longer than Tuesday next I hope you will oblige me in my request
I am, Sir, with much respect Your Obed. Servt. Jos. L. Finley Late cap. 3d Penna reg:
Cap. Howell.
N. B. Any of the enclosed papers which you may think not necessary for you to detain; please return them.
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