Directions Respecting Stoppages from Officers
Document 1793Howell stresses that his directions regarding stoppages from officers was meant for those who have received the arrears of the late levies. The sum to be stopped should be governed by the balance in the hands of the officer and there seems no reason to justify a delay.
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[To Caleb Swan Esqr
April 20. 1792]
Type
Autograph Draft Letter Signed
Description
Howell stresses that his directions regarding stoppages from officers was meant for those who have received the arrears of the late levies. The sum to be stopped should be governed by the balance in the hands of the officer and there seems no reason to justify a delay.
Date
04/20/1793
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Repository
Document number
1793042021001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Caleb Swan
Joseph Howell
Notable locations
War Department