Deficiencies in the Account of Capt. Patrick Phelon
Document 1794The reason why Capt. Phelon's accounts are not settled is due to the defiency of his vouchers and the unauthorized advances he has made, in addition to the confusion caused by the blending of his accounts with those of other officers.
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W.D. Accountants Office
July 16th 1794
[Sir]
The Secretary of War has directed a remittance to you of Five hundred dollars through the hands of Nathaniel Gorham Eqr Supervision at Boston being for the purpose of mounting the Artillery for which please to sign duplicate receipts to be accountable for the due application thereof —
I am Sir &c
Amosa Davis Eqr
Joseph Howell
Boston Massachusetts.
Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Description
The reason why Capt. Phelon's accounts are not settled is due to the defiency of his vouchers and the unauthorized advances he has made, in addition to the confusion caused by the blending of his accounts with those of other officers.
Date
07/16/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Accountant's Office
Document number
1794071621855
Page start
198
Notable persons
John King
Joseph Howell
Notable locations
Boston
Accountant's Office