Request for Certificates
Document 1786Request for certificates that belong to individuals residing in the state of New York.
Letterbook Copy http://wardepartmentpapers.org/scripto/?documentId=1563 Duplicate Document http://wardepartmentpapers.org/scripto/?documentId=1562&pageId=45659 Letterbook copy of 2nd image http://wardepartmentpapers.org/images/large/1letterbook/DEL01_40.jpg New York June 3d. 1786 Sir The numerous applications made to me by the late soldiers of Colo Lambs Regiment for [their securities] and your [distance being] such that they cannot come at them — I wish you would therefore send such certificates to me as belong to the soldiers in this state, and I will give you a receipt for them, to be accountable to you for their distribution. I am &c [unsigned, But John Pierce] [to] Capt Wm Stevens Office of Army Accounts [7 June 1786] Sir [Major Wyllys has drawn the whole pay due to his Corps, you will apply to him therefore in case you have any monies due to you, for services in that corps] I am &c [unsigned?] [to] Mr Canfeild Coe
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