Pay of the Troops on the Ohio River
Document 1794Howell remarks that Swan did not accept for the full amount of $14,851. Howell states that this act has "necessarily suspended the debit of the same or of any part thereof to your account." Howell requests that Swan sign for the certificate acknowledging his indemnification of the remainder so it may go to Doctor Strong and be confirmed with the warrant with which the certificate is related.
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[To Colo. Swain
June 7. 179[undecipherable]]
June 7. 179[undecipherable]]
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Howell remarks that Swan did not accept for the full amount of $14,851. Howell states that this act has "necessarily suspended the debit of the same or of any part thereof to your account." Howell requests that Swan sign for the certificate acknowledging his indemnification of the remainder so it may go to Doctor Strong and be confirmed with the warrant with which the certificate is related.
Date
04/07/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Document number
1793040721001
Page start
1
Note
Draft.
Notable persons
Caleb Swan
Joseph Howell
Doctor Strong
Major John Mills
troops
Joseph Strong
Notable locations
War Department
accountant's office
Ohio River
Notable items
debit
warrant
indemnification