Funds for Capt. Dayton's Recruiting
Document 1794The Secretary of War has directed a remittance of $200 through the hands of Aaron Dunham, Supervisor of New York, for the recruiting service. Circular Letters to Recruiting Officers are enclosed.
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Wr D. Accountants Office
July 31st 1794
Sir
The Secretary of War has directed a remittance to you of two hundred dollars through the hands of Aaron Dunham Esqr Supervisor of New York for the recruiting service for which you will please to sign duplicate receipts to be accountable for the due application thereof.
I have enclosed you copies of my circular letters to recruiting officers dated 1st and 20th March 1792 and January 23. 1794 to which I request your Strict attention to prevent any embarrassment in the settlement of your accounts.
I am Sir &c
Joseph Howell
Lt Horatio R. Dayton
in the corps of Artillerists
and Engineers —
Elizabeth Town
New Jersey
Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Description
The Secretary of War has directed a remittance of $200 through the hands of Aaron Dunham, Supervisor of New York, for the recruiting service. Circular Letters to Recruiting Officers are enclosed.
Date
07/31/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Accountant's Office
Document number
1794073121155
Page start
236
Notable persons
Lieutenant Horatio R. Dayton
Joseph Howell
Notable locations
Elizabeth Town, New Jersey
Accountant's Office