Claim of Captain Sullivan
Document 1786Letter 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.
[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
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