Requests Service for Campbell Smith and Major Cushing
Document 1798Refers to Lieut. Campbell Smith, who has permission to visit his relatives in Baltimore. Requests information on his return and the service of Major Cushing. Has sent money.
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War Office 5th February 1798
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I have received your letter of the 14. of January by Lieu[tenant] Campbell [Sir?] who has had permission to visit his [Relations?] at Baltimore. You will be pleased to signify at what time his Services will be necessary, and when the presence of Major Cushing may be wanted.
[undecipherable] was received by yesterday[']s [undecipherable: mail?] [undecipherable] commencement of your remarks on the regulation.
The amount of Two hundred dollars in Wampum and Silver Trinkets [undecipherable: destined?] as presents for Indians has been this day forwarded to your address.
I am Sir
with great respect
Your obedt
[undecipherable: James McHenry?]
[General Wilkinson]
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Refers to Lieut. Campbell Smith, who has permission to visit his relatives in Baltimore. Requests information on his return and the service of Major Cushing. Has sent money.
Date
02/02/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Repository
Collection
Document number
1798020200001
Page start
1
Notable persons
James Wilkinson
James McHenry
Campbell Smith
Major Cushing
Notable locations
War Office
Baltimore