Request for Advanced Pay Due to Departure for West Point
Document 1796Robeson submits his muster and pay roll for August. He requests an advance of one month's pay as he is about to leave for West Point.
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[Recd Sep 15]
William Simmons Esqr.
Accountant
Philadelphia
[ansd Jun 15 July —
ans 12. 17 —]
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4to Baltimore Septr 12th 1796
Inclosed is my Pay Roll for August which I omitted sending with my Muster Roll — As I am about to leave this Garrison for west Point. Mr Simmons wd very much oblige me by advancing for me one Months Pay —
I am Sir With Respect you.
Obt Servt Jona Robeson
in the Corps of Arty & Enginrs
Wm Simmons Esqr
Accountant
Philadelphia
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Robeson submits his muster and pay roll for August. He requests an advance of one month's pay as he is about to leave for West Point.
Date
09/12/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Baltimore
Document number
1796091270001
Page start
1
Note
Cited in Simmons to Robeson 19/17/1796
Notable persons
William Simmons
Jonathan Robeson
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Baltimore
West Point
Notable items
pay roll
muster roll
advance
month's pay