Craig discusses funding and currency with Howell
Document 1793Major Craig confirms receipt of monies sent by Joseph Howell.
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Petersburg 13th Decemr 1793
Sir/
I have received your favour of the 3 instant — The money put into my hands by General Tracy, Viz: four hundred and fifty seven dollars, was by your order paid to Lieut Tinsley, his receipt for that sum was sent you by last post; it appears that that money was intended for Pay of the Garrison of Fort Franklin only, for the month of February 1793, tho'perhaps part of it could have come into Captain Crawford's hands.
Captain Crawford was certainly greatly fitted by Mr Temples advancing money on his drafts. I believe Mr Temple's principle view in that Business was to assist a Friend in need — I hope therefore that no information on this transaction may prevent the drafts from being paid as soon as Captain Crawford returns the rolls for the whole Year shall be made out.
I am Sir
Your Obedient
Humble Servt
James Gerry
Joseph Howell Esqr
Accountant war dept
Philadelphia
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Major Craig confirms receipt of monies sent by Joseph Howell.
Date
12/13/1793
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Pittsburgh
Repository
Collection
Document number
1793121379001
Page start
1
Note
Cited in Craig to Howell, 01/02/1794.
Notable persons
Joseph Howell
Isaac Craig
Captain Crawford
General Posey
Lt. Tinsley
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Fort Franklin

