Settlement of Hartman Leitheiser's Account
Document 1794Lt. Leitheiser's account cannot be settled due to a deficiency in his vouchers; receipts have not been produced for the pay of his recruits in December 1793 so they must be sent prior to Hartman's march westward.
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[Hochwald's letter:-
Joseph Munroe Esqr I am Sir &c
Joseph Howell
Wr D. Accountants Office
August 10th 1794
Sir
I have received your letter requesting a settlement of your accounts which I have been very desirous of having done and which has only been prevented by the deficiency of your vouchers— The receipts are not produced for the pay of your recruits for the month of December 1792 amounting to forty seven dollars and 20 Cents; which sum was placed in your hands. you will send them on immediately, that I may endeavour to settle your accounts before you are ordered to march to the Westward— Your rations you will settle with the Contractor —
I am Sir &c
Joseph Howell
Lieut Hartman Leitheiser
Reading Pennsylvania
Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Description
Lt. Leitheiser's account cannot be settled due to a deficiency in his vouchers; receipts have not been produced for the pay of his recruits in December 1793 so they must be sent prior to Hartman's march westward.
Date
08/13/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Accountant's Office
Document number
1794081321055
Page start
259
Notable persons
Lieutenant Hartman Leitheiser
Joseph Howell
Notable locations
Reading, Pennsylvania
Accountant's Office