No Duplicate Receipts
Document 1797Thompson encloses the original receipt rolls for his company. He does not have duplicates and therefore entrusted the receipts to Captain Fleming rather than risk sending them by post.
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West Point Feby. 15 1797.
Sir
I transmit herewith by Capt Fleming,
Original Muster Rolls for the Payments of my Company, When at Governors Island from 1st Octr 1794 to the last of June 1795 inclusive. As taken at that Place, I have to regret, I did not take duplicates, I have under these circumstances Preferred this conveyance, rather than risk by Post. And my health not Permitting me to travel at this Season of the Year, Receipts for one other, Shall be transmitted hereafter.
I have the honor to be, with great Respect Sir, your most Obt & Servant
Alex Thompson Captain
Corps of Artillerists & Engineers
William Simmons Esqr.
Accountant War department
Philadelphia
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Thompson encloses the original receipt rolls for his company. He does not have duplicates and therefore entrusted the receipts to Captain Fleming rather than risk sending them by post.
Date
02/15/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
West Point
Document number
1797021570001
Page start
1
Notable persons
William Simmons
Alexander Thompson
Captain Fleming
Notable locations
Philadelphia
West Point
Governor's Island
Notable items
receipt rolls
duplicates
post
conveyance
health


