Obliging the Heir of a Faithful Soldier
Document 1791David Gregg, who served with Connolly during the late war under Captain Strong in the New Establishment , died before his three years expired. His brother is administering his estate and would like to apply for his wages (if any) and determine the amount of his brother's balance. Howell's attention to this matter will much oblige the heir of a faithful soldier.
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[Docket on wrapper, written vertically: [undecipherable] 14 May 1791 / from [undecipherable] [undecipherable] / [undecipherable]]
New York 12th May 1791—
Dear Sir
David Gregg who Serv'd with me During the Late War, Re[listed]
With Col[onel] [undecipherable] on the New Establishment, and Died before his time
[Has] Expired. his Brother Administered and W[oul]d be Glad to Know
Where to Apply for his Wages (if any) and how Much the Balance
might be —
Your attention to him Will Much Oblige the [undecipherable] [undecipherable]
and Faithfull Soldier as Will [your] friend and Hum[ble] Serv[an]t
[Signature: undecipherable]
Joseph Howell Esq[ui]r[e]
if his Brother is Properly [Inform'd]
he Died at Fort Ham[m]er —
due David Gregg 11.6 [?] Doll[ar]s. The money will be paid on
application —
[Initials: undecipherable]
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
David Gregg, who served with Connolly during the late war under Captain Strong in the New Establishment , died before his three years expired. His brother is administering his estate and would like to apply for his wages (if any) and determine the amount of his brother's balance. Howell's attention to this matter will much oblige the heir of a faithful soldier.
Date
05/16/1791
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New York
Document number
1791051670001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Joseph Howell
Michael Connolly
Notable locations
New York

