Account of Captain Stevens
Document 1790Agreeable to the War Secretary's request, Howell has examined the accounts of the state of Connecticut and finds that no monies have been charged against Capt. John Stevens, late a hostage during the War at the Cedars. Stevens has received his commutation and part of his pay, but his depreciation and other part of his pay is still due him.
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Sir
Agreeably to your request of this day I have examined into the accounts of the State of Connecticut and do not find that any Monies have been advanced by that State to Capt John Stevens late an Hostage taken at the Cedars. This Gentleman has received his Commutation & part of his pay of the U States, but his depreciation & pay to the 31 Decr 1782 I am of opinion is still due him.
I have the Honor to be
Sir
Your Obedt Servt
J Howell
13 March 1790.
[The Secy
at War]
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Agreeable to the War Secretary's request, Howell has examined the accounts of the state of Connecticut and finds that no monies have been charged against Capt. John Stevens, late a hostage during the War at the Cedars. Stevens has received his commutation and part of his pay, but his depreciation and other part of his pay is still due him.
Date
03/13/1790
Author
Recipient
Document number
1790031340001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Joseph Howell
Captain John Stevens
Secretary of War
Notable locations
Connecticut
Office of Army Accounts
War Office
Notable items
accounts
monies
hostage
commutation
pay
depreciation
War at the Cedars