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Jackson, Thomas Tredwell Col. Sheldon’s Reg’t & A.D.C. to Maj. Gen. Lord Stirling Rev. War

William Simmons Esqr Accountant War department Philadelphia New York 13 January John Stagg Jr. recd 18th New York, January 13th. 1798. Dear Sir, The bearer is Thomas Tredwell Jackson; an officer of reputation in Sheldon’s regiment of light dragoons, in the late war, and an Aid-de-Camp to Major General Lord Stirling. He has some business to transact in the offices of the War department. Your official aid, if required, will render him essential service, and in so doing confer an obligation, on Dear Sir, Your sincere Friend. Jno Stagg junr. William Simmons Esqr Accountant War department. P. S. Remember me to my friend Hagner, and the other gentlemen in your office. J 35

Type

Letter Signed

Description

Letter, seeks aid of accountant for Thomas Tredwell Jackson, who has business to transact in the War Department.

Date

01/13/1798

Sent from

New York

Document number

1798011370101

Page start

1

Notable persons

William Simmons
John Stagg Jr.
Thomas Tredwell Jackson
Sheldon's regiment of light dragoons
aid de camp to Major General Lord Stirling
Hagner.

Notable locations

Philadelphia
New York

Notable items

late war.