Pay of Henry Miller, Etc.
Document 1798Enclosed is Henry Miller's discharge which is the only voucher in his possession for arrears of pay due him while under Capt. Kalteisen's command. He has reenlisted with McRea and has asked McRea to obtain his pay.
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Wilmington Nt Carolina
Jany 4. 1797.
I Have inclosed to the Secretary of War Muster Rolls of my party to the 1 January 1798. — Request Sir your attention in forwarding their pay as soon as possible the appearance of Money among the recruits will be conclusive to my success.
Inclosed is Henry Millers Discharge it is the only Voucher he is in posession of for arrears of pay due him whilst under Capt Kathrein having reenlisted with me he has requested me to obtain it for him. if the Voucher is Sufficient pleas to Transmit the sum to him. I am Sir
Your most Obedt
G J McRea Capt
A &c
[cover sheet, addressed:] The
[undecipherable] Simmons Esquire
Accountant
War Department
Philadelphia
[notation lower left:] W[undecipherable]
[notation lower right, partially legible:] [undecipherable] Capt [undecipherable]
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Enclosed is Henry Miller's discharge which is the only voucher in his possession for arrears of pay due him while under Capt. Kalteisen's command. He has reenlisted with McRea and has asked McRea to obtain his pay.
Date
01/04/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Wilmington, North Carolina
Document number
1798010470101
Page start
1
Note
Cited in Simmons to McRee, 01/26/1798.
Notable persons
William Simmons
Griffith McRea
Notable locations
War Department, Philadelphia
Wilmington, North Carolina