Request for assistance in resolution of pay matters
Document 1794William Morton has had a long standing difficulty with Major Caleb Swan over receiving payments. Swan declined to receive monies from Morton. Requests that Howell call on Swan and instruct him to receive the balance and receive and examine Morton's vouchers. Howell is Accountant of the War Department
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Joseph Howell Esquire
Acct War Department
Philadelphia
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Type
Document Signed
Description
William Morton has had a long standing difficulty with Major Caleb Swan over receiving payments. Swan declined to receive monies from Morton. Requests that Howell call on Swan and instruct him to receive the balance and receive and examine Morton's vouchers. Howell is Accountant of the War Department
Date
03/02/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Lexington
Document number
1794030270101
Page start
1
Notable persons
Joseph Howell
William Morton
Caleb Swan
Mr. Leavy
Deputy Quarter Master General
Mr. Belli
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Lexington
Fort Washington
Notable items
money
payment
powers of attorney