Alexander's Detention
Document 1797Capt. Morris notes that Alexander's receipts are not included in his receipt rolls because he has been informed that Alexander has been detained in Philadelphia by the civil authorities. If that is the case, Morris asks that the recruiting officer in Philadelphia or some other official release Alexander and send him forward to Morris. Robert Dean's pay has also been omitted because he is being detained for desertion.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Capt. Morris notes that Alexander's receipts are not included in his receipt rolls because he has been informed that Alexander has been detained in Philadelphia by the civil authorities. If that is the case, Morris asks that the recruiting officer in Philadelphia or some other official release Alexander and send him forward to Morris. Robert Dean's pay has also been omitted because he is being detained for desertion.
Date
01/06/1797
Author
Recipient
Document number
1797010655101
Page start
1
Note
Cited in Simmons to Morris 01/12/1797
Notable persons
William Simmons
Staats Morris