List of Debts Due Me
Document 1791Enclosed is a list of debts due Mercer from the advances made to soldiers under his command. He requests that Howell take the proper steps to secure the approriate amount for him.
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Dr Sir Fort Washington Jany 26th
1791
enclosed is A List of Debts Due
to Me from Some of the Soldiers for advances
to them whilst under my command would
be exceedingly obliged to You to take such
Steps as You may Deem Most proper to
Recovr the amount for Me
I have the Pleasure
your Obdt & hbl Sert
John S Mercer
Capt 1st U.S. Regt
[6 Jany 1791
from Captain Mercer]
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Enclosed is a list of debts due Mercer from the advances made to soldiers under his command. He requests that Howell take the proper steps to secure the approriate amount for him.
Date
01/26/1791
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Fort Washington
Repository
Document number
1791012670001
Page start
1
Note
Though unaddressed, the content and location within the collection suggest that this letter was to Howell.
Notable persons
Joseph Howell
John Mercer
Notable locations
Fort Washington