Detachment Embarked for New Brunswick, Etc.
Document 1795Howell is advised that the detachment of the 1st Sub Legion has embarked from Governors Island for New Brunswick to be commanded by Ensign Frothingham at that place. Enclosed are the muster rolls for Thompson's company and a detachment belonging to the 1st Sub Legion.
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[April 7. 1795
from Alex. A. Thompson
Ansd 23 April 9]
Governors Island April 7th 1795
Sir
inclosed you will recieve the Muster Rolls of my company and of a detachment belonging to the 5th Sub Legion, to the first of Month.
I think it Necsary to inform you, that the detachment of the 5th Sub Legion, by direction of the Secretary of War, embarked at this Island on the 4th Instant for New Brunswick, to be placed under the orders of Ensign Frothing ham at that place.
On the 5th Ultimos Inst of Colonel Fish three hundred dollars for use of the recruiting Serv[ice]
I have the honor to be Sir,
Your most Obedient
Humble Servant
Alex Thompson [undecipherable: Battn]
Corps of [undecipherable] & Legion
Joseph Howell Esqr
Accountant
War department
Type
Letter Signed
Description
Howell is advised that the detachment of the 1st Sub Legion has embarked from Governors Island for New Brunswick to be commanded by Ensign Frothingham at that place. Enclosed are the muster rolls for Thompson's company and a detachment belonging to the 1st Sub Legion.
Date
04/07/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Governor's Island
Document number
1795040770101
Page start
1
Notable persons
Joseph Howell
Alexander Thompson
Notable locations
War Department
Governor's Island

