Purchase of a Horse for Fort Niagara
Document 1797At Captain Bruff's direction, McClellan purchased a horse for the use of the garrison at Fort Niagara. He has drawn on McHenry in favor of Clinch & Van Volgin the sum of $112.50 to be paid by the Supervisor of the District of New York.
The Honble The Secretary of War Philadelphia [upside down] Lieut. McClellan 19 June 1797 Advises of a [undecipherable] Rec’d 1st July Fort Niagara 19 June 1797 Sir Some days since I purchased a Horse for the use of this Garrison by the direction of Captain Bruff Commanding. I have (in conformity to your instructions of last fall to Captain Bruff) drawn on you in favor of Messrs Clinch & Van Volgin for 112 Dols 50 Cents at 10 Days sight paye in New York. I have informed the Gentlemen in whose favor the draft is, to call on the Supervisor of the district of New York, whom you may probably direct to honor it. With respect I am Sir Your Lieut John McClellan [undecipherable]
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