Information on Thomas Fall
Document 1790A clerk in the War Office informs the Commissioner of Army Accounts that Secretary Knox desires information on Thomas Fall, who was wounded at Fort Washington in 1776, and whether or not he is on any of the muster rolls in Howell's possession. The Secretary also requests that Howell investigate the merits of a claim by Nathan Fuller.
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War Office, May 11th 1790
Sir,
The Secretary of War requests information from you whether Thomas McFate, who states that he was wounded at Fort Washington in 1776, is on any of the Muster rolls in your possession.
He also requests you to examine into the merits of the claims of Nathan Tuttle, as stated in the enclosed Petition, and to inform him of the result.
I am Sir
Your most Obedient Servant
Wm Knox
Joseph Howell Esqr
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
A clerk in the War Office informs the Commissioner of Army Accounts that Secretary Knox desires information on Thomas Fall, who was wounded at Fort Washington in 1776, and whether or not he is on any of the muster rolls in Howell's possession. The Secretary also requests that Howell investigate the merits of a claim by Nathan Fuller.
Date
05/14/1790
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Document number
1790051415001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Joseph Howell
William Knox
Henry Knox
Thomas Fall
Nathan Fuller
Commissioner of Army Accounts
Secretary Knox
Secretary of War
Notable locations
War Office
Fort Washington
New York
Notable items
wounded
wounded at Fort Washington in 1776
muster rolls
claim
Revolutionary War