Joseph Perkins Made Superintendent of the Armory by Holt
Document 1795Holt is taking a two month leave of absence and has deputized Joseph Perkins to act for him while he is gone.
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[Thomas Holt
recei'd 20.th Octo
Ans.d
2.2
Jno. London?
15 Octo.
William Simmons esq.re
Accountant for the department of war
Philadelphia
rec.d 2 14 Octo.]
New London Virginia Octobr 4.th 1795
Sir
Having obtained leave of absence for two or three months, I have deputed Mr Joseph Perkin superintendant of the Armoury here to act for me during that time. I have to request therefore you will please forward the money which will arrive on the Roles &Estimates he will send to you agreeable to his order.
I am Sir
your most Obedient Servant
Tho Holt o
William Simmons esq.r
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Holt is taking a two month leave of absence and has deputized Joseph Perkins to act for him while he is gone.
Date
10/09/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New London
Document number
1795100970001
Page start
1
Note
Cited in Simmons to Hodgdon, 10/27/1795.
Notable persons
William Simmons
Thomas Holt
Joseph Perkin
Joseph Perkins
Notable locations
New London, Virginia
Philadelphia
Notable items
leave of absence
deputized
armory
rolls
estimates