Two Men Have Deserted, Etc.
Document 1795Since the most recent muster and pay roll has not been received, Thompson assumes that there was an omission by the Postmaster. He notes that since the last muster roll two men have deserted--who may be apprehended for lack of cothing--and one has enlisted.
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Winchester Aug.t 17th 1795
Sir
My last [strikethrough: letter] of the 2d of August contained a Muster and Pay Roll, an answer to which I expected by yesterdays Post but find none oweing I suppose to some omission in the Post Master; but if the Pay Roll has not come to hand I'll send another copy by if you desired.
You now have enclosed the duplicate of the last Muster Rolls since it was made two have deserted, what may be apprehended from the want of clothing, one has been enlisted also
I have the Honor to be with respect
Sir your obed.t Hble Ser.t
David Thompson. Ensign
[David Thompson &
recd 2d Aug
Ansd [undecipherable] No Answer]
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Since the most recent muster and pay roll has not been received, Thompson assumes that there was an omission by the Postmaster. He notes that since the last muster roll two men have deserted--who may be apprehended for lack of cothing--and one has enlisted.
Date
08/17/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Winchester
Document number
1795081770101
Page start
1
Note
The recipient is assumed to be Samuel Hodgdon.
Notable persons
David Thompson
Notable locations
Winchester