Letter from James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent, to William Simmons on delivery of money to Captain Constant Freeman
Document 1795Seagrove informs Simmons that he encloses Captain Constant Freeman's receipt for $40,000. Reports that it was fortunate he met Freeman, as the money was wanted.
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James Seagrove
recd 7t Dut
Ansd
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Augusta 23 October 1795
Sir
Therewith enclose you Major Free-
mans Receipt for Forty thousand Dollars, being [strikethrough: the amount] of what I receipted to you for on the 25th Ulto. —
It was fortunate that I met Major Freeman on my arrival at this place, the money being much wanted. you will please cancel my receipt by the enclosed which will Oblige Your Obedient
Humble Servt
J Seagrove Agent
Indian Affairs Sth Dt U S
William Simmons Esqr Accountant Department of War
Type
Autograph Document Signed
Description
Seagrove informs Simmons that he encloses Captain Constant Freeman's receipt for $40,000. Reports that it was fortunate he met Freeman, as the money was wanted.
Date
10/23/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Augusta
Document number
1795102370001
Page start
1
Notable persons
William Simmons
James Seagrove
Captain Constant Freeman
War Department
War Office
Indian Affairs, Southern Department of United States
Notable locations
Augusta
Georgia
Philadelphia
War Department
Accountant's Office
War Office
Notable items
receipt