Application for Arrears
Document 1786Informs Col. Lee that Major Rudolph, in behalf of his deceased brother, has applied to the office for the monies owed. Rudolph's vouchers are missing, apparently lost or stolen by a deserter.
N York 6 June 1786. Sir Mr. Rudolph in behalf of his deceased Brother has made application to sue for his arrears of pay &c — Major Rudolph Stands Charged in my office — as will appear by the enclosed acct with Considerable Sums of money - drawn by him for the Use of the Legion — which it is necessary should be accounted for before Major R. Can Receive his certificates - can be granted — Mr Rudolf The Brother suggests that his Brothers vouchers, for the expenditure, and payment of this money - was were Lost - or Carried away by Sergt Henderson who deserted and took along with him Majr. Rudolphs Baggage — and refers me to you Sir, for I wish information the such information, as you can give possess on the Subject what I wish you would [undecipherable] do me the honor to give [undecipherable] be enabled to form so much depends on the information you will must oblige me, Pay recruiting [undecipherable] as early as convenient The Honble. Mr Lee
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