Notes Intended for the Troops of the Upper Posts
Document 1794The Notes intended for the pay of the troops of the upper posts have mistakenly been made payable to Caleb Swan; provisions should be made to correct the mistake and advice should be given to the Commanding Officer at Fort Washington.
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W.D. Accountants Office
May 10th 1794
Sir
I find that the Notes intended to pay the troops at the upper posts have through mistake been made payable to Swan. I would therefore advise you to apply to Lieut. Smith and get your amount in current Notes — You will please to notify Mr Swan on the transmission of the Casks of Silver, and give particular instructions to the bearer and advise to the Commanding Officer at Fort Washington —
I am Sir &c
Joseph Howell
Isaac Craig Esqr
Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Description
The Notes intended for the pay of the troops of the upper posts have mistakenly been made payable to Caleb Swan; provisions should be made to correct the mistake and advice should be given to the Commanding Officer at Fort Washington.
Date
05/10/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Accountant's Office
Document number
1794051021155
Page start
112
Note
Cited in Craig to Howell, 05/16/1794.
Notable persons
Isaac Craig
Joseph Howell
troops
Caleb Swan
Lieutenant Smith
Notable locations
Accountant's Office
Fort Washington
Notable items
notes
pay
casks of silver