Letter of introduction regarding William Simmons' brother Lt Stephen Simmons
Document 1797Simmons introduces his brother Lieutenant Stephen G. Simmons of the Light Dragoons attached to Captain Van Rensselaer's troop. Requests any friendly attention from Henley.
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Department of War
Accountants Office
July 28th 1797
Dear Sir,
Give me leave to introduce to you the bearer Stephen G Simmons a brother of mine who is lately appointed a lieutenant of Light Dragoons attached to Captain Van Rensselaers Troop, any friendly attention you shew to him shall acknowledged by. — Do Sir
your friend
& very humble Servt
[signature: H. Simmons]
David Henley Esqr
Agent War Dept
[address panel, verso: David Henley Esqre / Agent of the / Agt War Dept / Knoxville]
[notation: Accountants Office / July 28 1797 / [undecipherable: H. Simmons?]]
[notation: [undecipherable]]
Type
Document Signed
Description
Simmons introduces his brother Lieutenant Stephen G. Simmons of the Light Dragoons attached to Captain Van Rensselaer's troop. Requests any friendly attention from Henley.
Date
07/28/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Department of War
Document number
1797072821401
Page start
1
Notable persons
David Henley
William Simmons
Lieutenant Stephen G. Simmons
light dragoons
Captain Van Rensselaer
Notable locations
Knoxville
Department of War
Notable items
introduction