The Bill for $2004, Etc.
Document 1796Major DeButt's letter of advice regarding the bill for 2,004 dollars has been received. Since it is on account of the pay of the Army, it must be presented at the War Office for acceptance. Swan, the Paymaster, is sick so DeButts is performing his duties.
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[Note from the War office 23d November 1796. Acknowledged as recd — Hart Hodgdon Esqr]
23 Nov. 96.
Dr Sir.
We yesterday recd Major DeButt's letter of advice respecting the bill for 2004 dollars — As it is on account of the pay of the army, it must be presented at the War office for acceptance — Svan the paymaster is sick, DeButts is doing his duty.
Yours
[undecipherable: McHagg?] Law
Mr Hodgdon,
[Received from State Dep't. Nov. 24. 1894. R.P.O. 401310.]
Type
Letter Signed
Description
Major DeButt's letter of advice regarding the bill for 2,004 dollars has been received. Since it is on account of the pay of the Army, it must be presented at the War Office for acceptance. Swan, the Paymaster, is sick so DeButts is performing his duties.
Date
11/23/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Document number
1796112315001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
John Stagg
Notable locations
War Office