Pay of Lt. Dyson
Document 1797Enclosed is the muster and payroll for Capt. Morris's Company for April 1797. It should be noted that Lt. Samuel Dyson has not received pay since the day of his acceptance and stands in much need of what is now due him. Simmons is asked to forward it at his earliest convenience.
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Fort McHenry 1st May, 1797
Sir
Enclosed is the muster and pay Roll of my Company for the month of April 1797. By the pay Roll you will perceive the pay of Lieut Dyson is made up from the day of his acceptance — not having received any before he stands in much need of what is now due to him, and would thank you to forward it as soon as you conveniently can. —
I am
Sir
Your Obedt Servt
Wm Simmons Esq.r Staats Morris
A. W. D. Capt. Commdg
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Enclosed is the muster and payroll for Capt. Morris's Company for April 1797. It should be noted that Lt. Samuel Dyson has not received pay since the day of his acceptance and stands in much need of what is now due him. Simmons is asked to forward it at his earliest convenience.
Date
05/11/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Fort McHenry
Document number
1797051170101
Page start
1
Note
Cited in Simmons to Morris, 05/15/1797.
Notable persons
William Simmons
Staats Morris
Notable locations
Fort McHenry