Major Langham May Draw a Bill for $500
Document 1796The Secretary of War will permit Major Langham to draw a bill on him "at any sight [Langham] pleases" for five hundred dollars.
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[War Office 28th November 1796
Authorising Langham to draw for 500 Dollars]
[Received from State Dep't. Nov. 24. 1894. B.P.O. 401810.]
Nov 26. 1796.
Sir
The Secretary of War's reply respecting Major Langham is, that he may draw a bill on him ("at any sight he pleases") for five hundred dollars. you will please to notify him accordingly.
Yours Sincerely—
[Stagg Junr]
Saml Hodgdon Esq.
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
The Secretary of War will permit Major Langham to draw a bill on him "at any sight [Langham] pleases" for five hundred dollars.
Date
11/26/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Document number
1796112615001
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Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
John Stagg
Notable locations
War Office