Doctor Wallace's Account; Pay and Muster Rolls
Document 1794Encloses Doctor Wallace's account. Asks for examination and instructions. Has already advanced a part of sum. Garrison at Fort Franklin paid. Muster and payrolls of Beaver Block House will be sent next post. No muster rolls from Wheeling. Garrison at Fort Fayette paid. Not possible to obtain authentic muster rolls in Captain Crawford's absence. Need more blank muster rolls.
Pittsburgh 3d January 1794
Dear Sir
I have herewith enclosed Doctor Wallace’s account, as stated by Himself. Please to examine it & return it with your Remarks & Instructions Respecting it. I have already advanced him apart of that sum on Accounts. The Garrison of Fort Franklin is paid. The Muster and Pay Rolls (together with the Rolls of the Garrison of Beaver Block House, which are nearly Compleated) shall be sent by next Post. The Muster Rolls of Wheeling are not yet Returned to me. I have Paid the Garrisons of Fort Fayatte Personally one Months Pay, it being Impossible to obtain authentic Muster Rolls, in Captain Crawfords absence.
A further supply of Blank Rolls is Wanted.
I am Sir with Great Respect Your Obedient Humble Servant
Isaac Craig
Joseph Howell Esquire
Accountant War Department
Philadelphia
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