Explanation of Method Regarding Muster Roll
Document 1795Martin explained he did not put the names of men into a certain column because they were not fit for duty. He did not want to alter the muster rolls.
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Carlisle July 10 1795
Sir This first I Received Yours, wherein you point out a Mistake in my Muster Rolls it is the Method I have been taught not to insert any Mans Name in that Column, but those fit for duty. by the Recapitulation you will perceive that The Most of the Men left by Lt Huchins are Sick Present all in that except Callow & Asley, I dont think it would be proper for me to alter the Muster Rolle, as that would be Making Men fit for duty that are really Sick Present as expressed in the same Manner as Thos Law is in the same Column above: In my Last Muster Rolle, the same men will appear tho Most of them Present fit for duty. I Remain
Sir Your Obed Humble Servt
Charles Martin
Joseph Howell Esqr.
[address leaf: July 10th 1795 / from Charles Martin / [undecipherable] / Joseph Howell Esqr / Accountants Office.]
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Martin explained he did not put the names of men into a certain column because they were not fit for duty. He did not want to alter the muster rolls.
Date
02/10/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Carlisle
Document number
1795021070001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Joseph Howell
Charles Martin
Notable locations
Carlisle

