Muster Roll of Recruits, Etc.
Document 1795In addition to including a muster roll of all his recruits, except those sent to West Point, Wadsworth notes that on his June muster roll he included a man sent in pursuit of deserters who was absent for such a long period that he himself was considered a deserter. He has been added to the current muster roll which should replace the one already sent. Sergeant Clark's expenses and his vouchers are also enclosed.
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New London July 25, 1795.
Sir,
The letter which you did me the Honor to address to me on the 14 current has been received, and I have attended to the Objects referred to in it. By Inspection it will appear that I have included in the Muster Roll all my Recruits, distinguishing however those who were detached to Westpoint. I preferred this Method because they did not leave the Rendevous untill the last Day of June which completed a Month since the former Muster.
You will I suppose have received a Muster Role for the Month of June transmitted by me on the 11 current. One of my Men who had been out in pursuit of Deserters, and whom from his long Absence I had considered as a Deserter has since come in. To prevent any Embarrassment I have made out the Muster Roll anew in which he is returned as missing. I therefore request that the former Muster Roll may be cancelled.
The Account of Serjeant Blonks Expences inclosed, with his Vouchers, will shew the Grounds of my paying the Sum of 3k. [undecipherable] to him as charged in my contingent Account.
The Pay Rolls for myself & the Men remaining with me is made up from the Time of the last Settlement to the 1st of the current Month inclusive. I am Sir respectfully your obedt Servant
Decins Wadsworth Capt in the Corps of Artilly & Engineers.
[muntant of the Department]
[address leaf: William Simmons Esqr Accountant of the War Department; July 25, 1795; from Capt Wadsworth; [undecipherable]; 2.8.55; 2.8.5; 6; 2.8.5; 3.10.5; The Acc[ountant of the] War D[epartment]]
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
In addition to including a muster roll of all his recruits, except those sent to West Point, Wadsworth notes that on his June muster roll he included a man sent in pursuit of deserters who was absent for such a long period that he himself was considered a deserter. He has been added to the current muster roll which should replace the one already sent. Sergeant Clark's expenses and his vouchers are also enclosed.
Date
07/25/1795
Author
Recipient
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New London
Document number
1795072570001
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Notable persons
William Simmons
Decius Wadsworth
Notable locations
New London

