Claim of Captain Sullivan

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[aligned right]New York June 29. 1786

Sir

Since my Answer to yours in which you were so friendly as to inform me of W. Sullicans intended Attack on my Character in the Public Prints. I have been honored by Congress

with an Approbation of my Conduct. Should Mr Sullivan State persist in his unwarrantable purpose. I write you

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to publish this Act (wch I have Inclosed) army Answer to his aspensions

I am Sir

PJ

Col.o Oswald

Type

Letterbook

Description

Letter to Col. Oswald concerning the unsuccessful claim of Capt. John Sullivan. Congress honored Pierce with an approbation of his conduct in the case, yet Sullivan continues to insist on the accuracy of his claim.

Date

06/29/1786

Author

Recipient

Sent from

New York

Document number

1786062921155

Page start

63

Notable persons

Colonel Oswald
John Pierce
John Sullivan
Congress

Notable locations

New York

Notable items

Claim