Matthew Henderson discusses army accounts with Joseph Howell

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Phild Decemb 15th 1787

Sir

Inclosed I have sent you the discharge and vouchers with his Power of Attorney to me of of John Bitters late a corporal in the third Regiment of artillery for six years and six months faithful service Major Hogden has presented his accounts for settlement two years ago and entry may’d it I am right informed everything I hope will appear clear. Bitters lives at present with me and has a considerable sum of pay coming to him, yuou going into the settlement of his accounts and transmitting his certificates to me will be esteemed as a singular favour conferd on.

Sir your obed serv

Matw Henderson

Type

Letterbook

Description

Matthew Henderson encloses Corporal John Betters' claim for certificates to Joseph Howell.

Date

12/15/1787

Recipient

Sent from

Philadelphia

Document number

1787121570055

Page start

310

Notable persons

Joseph Howell
Matthew Henderson
Corporal John Betters
Major Hodgdon
Third Regiment Artillery

Notable locations

Philadelphia

Notable items

claim
certificates
power of attorney
accounts
settlement
vouchers