Abbott's & Ballard's Receipts
Document 1792Enclosed are James Abbott's receipt for $300 and two receipts from Capt. Ballard Smith, one for $240.40 and one for $42, the amounts having been transmitted in post notes of the Bank of the United States.
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Richmond June 29. 1792
Sir,
Enclosed you will receive James Robinton's Rect. for three hundred dollars comprehending an of the N — dries for 218.60 which I then advanc'd him; also two rects. of Lt. Bullen & Smith, one for Two hundred & forty Doll 40 Cents, the other for forty two dollars — these Sums are paid as above agreeably to your advice of the 16th & 19th. Instant. He cannot bring transacting in post Notes of the Bank of the United States by the Treasurer.
I am with great respect
Sir
Your Most Obt.
Ed Carrington
Joseph Howell Esqr.
Accountant to the War Department
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Enclosed are James Abbott's receipt for $300 and two receipts from Capt. Ballard Smith, one for $240.40 and one for $42, the amounts having been transmitted in post notes of the Bank of the United States.
Date
06/29/1792
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Richmond
Repository
Document number
1792062970001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Joseph Howell
Edward Carrington
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Richmond
