Reinbach's Account
Document 1792Enclosed are the papers of Reinbach, the recruiting sergeant. He claims a balance due him based on the premium for recruiting men for Capt. Newman. The Secretary of War wants Howell to examine Reinbach's claim and a report made as soon as possible.
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[Endorsement: Jany 20th 1792 / from [undecipherable] on / [undecipherable] Conduct &c]
War department,
Jany 20th 1792.
Sir,
I enclose you the papers of [undecipherable: probable reading Chenowith] the recruiting Serjeant — he says he has a balance due him on account of premium for recruiting men for Captain Newman — The Secretary of war requests his claim may be examined, and a report thereon made as soon as possible —
I am
Sir,
Most respectfully —
Your very humble Ser[vant]
[Signature]
Joseph Howell Esqr —
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Enclosed are the papers of Reinbach, the recruiting sergeant. He claims a balance due him based on the premium for recruiting men for Capt. Newman. The Secretary of War wants Howell to examine Reinbach's claim and a report made as soon as possible.
Date
01/20/1792
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Repository
Document number
1792012015001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Joseph Howell
John Stagg
Major Stagg
Sergeant Reinbach
recruiting sergeant
Captain Newman
Secretary of War
Henry Knox
chief clerk
Notable locations
War Department
Notable items
claim
papers
balance
premium
recruiting