State's charges against Becker
Document 1786Col. Henry Becker is unable to inform the author of the monies he received. Since the charges on the books don't seem accurate, the author requests that the recipient examine his books to ascertain his State's charges against Becker.
- Office of Army Accts. N, York August 8th.1786
Dr. Sir, Having a good conveyance by my friend Mr. Samuel Clark of your city, I have sent the accounts of Genl Deh[illegible ends in s, Dehases?] as requested in yours of the 3d. instant __ The accounts of Colonel Henry Becker are now before me – as he cannot inform me what monies he has received, and being doubtful of the charges which appears on our books being proper I request you will once more examine your books, and transmit as soon as possible those he stands charged with by your state – You will further please to send the charges against Major Saml. Benezet I oblige your HbleServ J Howell John Nicholson Esqr.
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