Pay of the Army for May, June, July 1796
Document 1796Swan has drawn a set of bills on McHenry payable to Thomas Underwood for one thousand dollars for the pay of the Army for May, June, and July 1796.
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Sir Detroit 25 December 1796
Pursuant to your letter of the 16 August 96
I have drawn a sett of bills on you at ten days sight No 144.
payable to Thomas Underwood or order for One thousand dollars
on account of the pay &c of the Army for May June & July 96.
I am
your hum Servt.
C. Swan
The Honble
James McHenry
Secretary of War
[Address panel: The Honorable / James McHenry / Secretary of War / Philadelphia]
Type
Recipient's Letterbook Copy
Description
Swan has drawn a set of bills on McHenry payable to Thomas Underwood for one thousand dollars for the pay of the Army for May, June, and July 1796.
Date
12/25/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Detroit
Document number
1796122540001
Page start
1
Notable persons
James McHenry
Caleb Swan
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Detroit