Corrected Muster
Document 1797There was a mistake in Marschalk's last muster and payroll that should be corrected. John Dale's enlistment began on the 4th instead of the 14th of August. A note has been made on the pay receipt and a remark will be added to the next payroll.
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Elleis Ground. Sep. 18. 1797
Sir
I have the Honor to Enclose to you Duplicate Receipts for Bounty paid — I have requested a further Sum of money from the Secretary at War for this Service — will thank you for any assistance to my request in your power — I have now forwarded to you receipts for 560 Dollars —
permit me to correct a mistake in my last Muster and Pay Role — "John Dales inlistment was on the 4th instead of 14th. of August" — I have made a note in the pay receipt — and will make the necessary remark in the next Role —
I am Sir
With Respect
Your mo. Ob Hble
A Marschalck Lieut
W Simmons, Esq.
[Address panel: William Simmons, Esq. / Accountant to the Dept. of War / Philadelphia]
[Postal frank: FREE]
[Endorsements: Andrew Marschalck 1797; Recd — 19 do; Ans — 19 do]
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
There was a mistake in Marschalk's last muster and payroll that should be corrected. John Dale's enlistment began on the 4th instead of the 14th of August. A note has been made on the pay receipt and a remark will be added to the next payroll.
Date
09/18/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Ellis Island
Document number
1797091870201
Note
Cited in Simmons to Marschalk, 09/20/1797.
Notable persons
William Simmons
Andrew Marschalk
Notable locations
War Department
Ellis Island

