Account of William Hill
Document 1791The bearer, William Hill of New York, is contractor for clothing. He has an account against the War Department and some of his vouchers are in Knox's possession. Knox is asked to give the vouchers to Hill so that his charges can be examined and his account settled.
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[Letter from the War Office / October 28. 1791 / for Mr. Hill, property]
Dear Sir
The bearer of this, is Mr. William Hill of New York the Contractor for clothing. he has an account against the War department, and Some of his vouchers are in your possession, please to give them to Mr. Hill, in order that the charges may be examined, and a Settlement made.
War department
Oct. 2 0. 1791
Sam Sir
Your very humble Servt.
[signature: H. Knox]
Mr. Wm. Knox.
No. 71. Water Street. New York.
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
The bearer, William Hill of New York, is contractor for clothing. He has an account against the War Department and some of his vouchers are in Knox's possession. Knox is asked to give the vouchers to Hill so that his charges can be examined and his account settled.
Date
10/28/1791
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Repository
Document number
1791102815001
Page start
1
Notable persons
William Knox
John Stagg
Notable locations
War Department
