Suggestion for Conveyance of Money to West Point
Document 1796Rochefontaine suggests that Mr. Main would make a safe carrier of any money which might need to be brought from Philadelphia to West Point.
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Westpoint March 4th 1796
Sir
Mr Warin is going to Philada he will remain there but a few days, you might perhaps have in him a good conveyance for money if you have any to find to this garrison — when he returns. he is an honest & trusty gentleman, whom I think, you may have confidence have any want of his services —
I am, with great Esteem
Sir,
your obt. Servt.
Step. Rochefontaine
Lt Col. comdt of ye corps,
of arty. & Engrs.
Mr. Simmon
[Stevn Rochefontaine
Recevd March
Civil]
[Mr. Simmons Esqr.
audr. for the War Dept.
Philadelphia]
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Rochefontaine suggests that Mr. Main would make a safe carrier of any money which might need to be brought from Philadelphia to West Point.
Date
03/04/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
West Point
Document number
1796030470001
Page start
1
Notable persons
William Simmons
Stephen Rochefontaine
Mr. Main
Notable locations
Philadelphia
West Point
Notable items
conveyance
money

