Request to Forward Enclosed Letter to Capt. Russell Bissell from Lieut. D. Bissell
Document 1796Miller encloses a letter from Lieutenant D. Bissell to be forwarded to Captain Russell Bissell.
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Middletown May 22d 1796
Sir
I have receid. your letter of the 18th Inst.
By reques of Lt. D. Bissell I inclose you a letter, which he desires you would forward to Capt. Russell Bissell.
I am your
Humble Sevt.
Edwd. Miller Capt.
[decorative flourish]
Wm. Simmons Esqr.
At.
[Edward Miller med. 27 may Ansd.]
[Wm. Simmons Esqr. of the War Department]
[Philadelphia]
[60]
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Miller encloses a letter from Lieutenant D. Bissell to be forwarded to Captain Russell Bissell.
Date
05/22/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Middletown
Document number
1796052270001
Page start
1
Notable persons
William Simmons
Edward Miller
Lieutenant D. Bissell
Captain Russell Bissell
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Middletown
Notable items
letter