Matthew Henderson discusses army accounts with Joseph Howell
Document 1787Matthew Henderson encloses Corporal John Betters' claim for certificates to 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
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