Sproat's receipts and vouchers
Document 1796Discusses two receipts of Army scouts sent in by Sproat. Explains reasons why paymasters are not allowed to administer estates of deceased soldiers. Acknowledges receipt of vouchers. Explains that "more perfect" vouchers are required before he can credit Sproat's account, Mentions payment of the "spy service." Disposition of the certificate of Judge Putnam.
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Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Description
Discusses two receipts of Army scouts sent in by Sproat. Explains reasons why paymasters are not allowed to administer estates of deceased soldiers. Acknowledges receipt of vouchers. Explains that "more perfect" vouchers are required before he can credit Sproat's account, Mentions payment of the "spy service." Disposition of the certificate of Judge Putnam.
Date
09/16/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Accountants Office
Repository
Document number
1796091622555
Page start
200
Notable persons
Ebenezer Sproat
William Simmons
Captain Mills
Lieutenant Casey
Ensign Gray
Joseph Rogers
Edward Henderson
spy service
deceased soldier
Judge Putnam
Army Scouts
paymaster
Notable locations
Marietta
Accountants Office
Notable items
vouchers
estate
certificate
account