Thompson's Appointment and Submission of Muster Rolls
Document 1794Submits muster rolls and inquires about whether his new pay grade started at the date or appointment or the date of acceptance.
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[from Capt. Alex. Thompson —
October 5th 1794]
[Jofth Howell Esqr
Accountant
War Department]
Governors Island Octr 6th 1794 —
Sir
No Muster Rolls being Sent on I have procured a Sett, And have the honor to inclose a Muster Roll from the dates of enlistments to the first of Month instant. my own Appointment is dated as Sent to me, but Suppose pay does not commence till 8th June the date of Acceptance, be pleased to acquaint me with this circumstance, and wether the Roll inclosed is conformable, as I had no other to govern me. With great Respect I have the honor to be Sir, Your most Obedient Humble Servant
Alex Thompson Captain
Corps of Artillerists & Engineers
Jofth Howell Esqr
Accountant
War department
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Submits muster rolls and inquires about whether his new pay grade started at the date or appointment or the date of acceptance.
Date
10/06/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Governor's Island
Document number
1794100670001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Joseph Howell
Captain Alexander Thompson
Corps of Artillerists and Engineers
Notable locations
Governor's Island
War Department
Philadelphia
Notable items
enlistment
muster rolls
appointment
pay
acceptance

