Notification of Forwarded Receipts to Mr. S. Lewis, at War Office
Document 1797Notification that Habersham forwarded receipts to S. Lewis from Maj. Roberts draft against Simmons in favor of Habersham.
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Sir,
Custom House,
Savannah, January 20, 1797.
I have to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of the 8 ultimo, and to inform you, that agreeably to your desire I have this day forwarded to Mr S. Seavis, of the War Office, my receipt for the sum of one hundred dollars, being the amount of Major Robert's draft on you in my favor.
I am, Sir, very respectfully,
Your obedient Servant,
John Habersham.
Collector of the Customs for Savh
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Notification that Habersham forwarded receipts to S. Lewis from Maj. Roberts draft against Simmons in favor of Habersham.
Date
01/20/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Custom House
Document number
1797012070101
Page start
1
Notable persons
William Simmons
John Habersham
Roberts
Lewis
major
accountant
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Custom House
Savannah
Georgia
Accountant's Office
Notable items
receipt
letter
money
draft

