Settlement of Price's Account
Document 1795Price would like to be allowed to settle his account without having to make the arduous journey to Philadelphia. As a result of a wound he received, he suffers from violent pressure on his breast which causes him much distress and prevents him from travelling great distances.
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Frederic Town November 11th 1795
Sir
I have Reced Yours of the [undecipherable] of October wherein you mentioned that the Secretary at War has Ordered me one hundred and twenty Dollars, I have received the Money, and have sent duplicate [strikethrough: Receipts] Receipts to John Kilty Esquire
You have mentioned that the Secretary at War has pointed out the necessity of settling my Accounts
I shall thank You to let me know if this business cannot be done without my coming to Philadel[phia]. I do not think I could stand the Journey at this time, suffering much from a Violent Pressure on my breast which distresses me much and has done for a considerable time, [strikethrough: and] proceeding from a Wound I had received; I can transmit You the Vouchers at any time
with much respect and Esteem
I remain Your most Obt and
Very Able Servt
Benja Price
[Addressed to: William Simmons Esquire / Accountants / Philadelphia]
[Endorsed: Brig[.] Price / [undecipherable] 19[th?] [undecipherable]]
[Notation: From No. 11]
[Post]
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Price would like to be allowed to settle his account without having to make the arduous journey to Philadelphia. As a result of a wound he received, he suffers from violent pressure on his breast which causes him much distress and prevents him from travelling great distances.
Date
11/11/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Frederick Town
Document number
1795111170001
Page start
1
Notable persons
William Simmons
Benjamin Price
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Frederick Town

