Electors of President and Vice President for Maryland, Etc.
Document 1796Since Bright was enlisted for three years, and not during the war, he is not entitled to land. Enclosed is Howard's warrant for five hundred dollars for which a receipt is required. Who are likely to be the electors of the President and Vice President for Maryland?
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[address panel: 18 Octr. 1796. / To Col Howard.]
War Office 18th Octr. 1796.
Dear Sir.
I have recd. your letter of the 15th Inst. Wright appears to have enlisted for three years only and not during the war; of course he is not intitled to land.
I send you inclosed your warrant for five hundred acres for which you will be pleased to return me a receipt to be filed in this office.
Who are likely to be the electors of the President & vice President for Maryland?
Yours truly
James McHenry
John E. Howard Esqr
Type
Letter Signed
Description
Since Bright was enlisted for three years, and not during the war, he is not entitled to land. Enclosed is Howard's warrant for five hundred dollars for which a receipt is required. Who are likely to be the electors of the President and Vice President for Maryland?
Date
10/18/1796
Author
Recipient
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War Office
Repository
Document number
1796101800001
Page start
1
Notable persons
[John Eager] Howard
James McHenry
Bright
Notable locations
War Office
Maryland