Request for Submission of Pay Draft to Henry Knox
Document 1790Jeremiah Olney asks his cousin to submit a draft for payment to Henry Knox.
48 [circled] Providence 14th May 1790 Dear Cousin The enclosed Letter with the draft in your favour for one hundred and Fifty Eight dollars 16 cents I desire you to present to the Honble Secretary at War for payment. you will please to send the money by Return of Capt Godfrey or other Safe conveyance, first Satisfying yourself for the Trouble you may be at– I am with EsteemSirYour Affectionate CousinJereh Olny Mr. James H. Olny, New York /Copy/
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