Craig discusses funding and currency with Howell
Document 1794Major Craig discusses the pay rolls of various garrisons with Joseph Howell. Craig also mentions issues regarding the pay of doctors.
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Pittsburgh 1st February 1794
Sir
I have received your Letter of the 2d Ultimo particulars of the Muster and Pay rolls of the Garrison of Fort Franklin & Returns blank [undecipherable] is herewith conduct together with a certificate of Doct Allisons having relinquished their service 6th month of this [undecipherable]
I am Sorry you have not acknowledged The Receipt of Serjt Wadams account he is now here and under orders to relieve Serjt Burson at Fort Franklin & Expected to have been paid to the end of the Year previous to his departure from Pittsburgh
Captain Crawford is not yet returned from his Quarters & hence the posts at Fort Danville and Wheeling are not yet Mustered. Lieut Gipson says it is Impossible for him to muster the men under his command for any time next July 1793. as he had not then the command of them
I Expect to set off for Philadelphia in a few days & shall have the pleasure of Seeing you —
[Marginal note: NB [undecipherable] herewith [undecipherable] at the Contractors Waggons [undecipherable]]
I am with great Respect
Sir Your
Huml Servant
[undecipherable signature]
Joseph Howell Esquire
Accountant War Department
[Address: Joseph Howell Esquire / Accountant [undecipherable: Gen Subsistence] / Philadelphia]
[postal mark]
[Docketing: [undecipherable] 1st Feby 1794 / [undecipherable]]
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Major Craig discusses the pay rolls of various garrisons with Joseph Howell. Craig also mentions issues regarding the pay of doctors.
Date
02/01/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Pittsburg
Document number
1794020170001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Joseph Howell
Isaac Craig
Notable locations
Pittsburg

