Regarding Invalid Pensions

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Secy at War return of 7 invalids Certified to him by Secy Avery - May 25 Retd 31st 1790 War office may 25th 1790 Sir, John avery Junior Esq. has transmitted me Several duplicate certificates of Pensions of which I have the honor to inclose a list. But as some explanation is necessary which I have requested this day, before I could issue my Warrant. they are not comprehended in the warrant for the second moiety as soon I shall be informed of the nature of the case I shall transmit you a Warrant for the payment I am Sir Your most obedient Servant H Knox

Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Description

Secretary Knox notifies General Lincoln of circumstances that have caused him to update the pay warrant prior to issuance.

Date

05/25/1790

Author

Recipient

Sent from

War Office

Document number

1790052500102

Page start

1

Note

Document interleaved in Washington Irving's Life of George Washington.

Notable persons

General Benjamin Lincoln
Henry Knox
Secretary of War
War Department
John Avery Jr

Notable locations

War Office

Notable items

pensions
return of invalids
duplicate certificates of pensions
warrant
second moiety