Credit to Blackburn's account

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Type

Author's Letterbook Copy

Description

Acknowledges receipt of a receipt roll for Blackburn's detachment that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountant’s office. Mentions deductions for four deserters.

Date

05/04/1797

Author

William Simmons

Recipient

Richard S. Blackburn

Sent from

Accountant's Office

Repository

National Archives and Records Administration

Collection

Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)

Document number

1797050421655

Page start

36

Notable persons

Captain Richard S. Blackburn
William Simmons
detachment
Sergeant Lamkin
deserters
Captain O'Neal
deceased
Private James Toll
William Smith
Daniel Wilson
Patrick Hannah

Notable locations

Fort Norfolk, near Norfolk, VA
Accountant's Office

Notable items

credit
books