Pay of Detachment at Fort McHenry
Document 1798Lt. Dyson of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers forwards the muster and payrolls of the detachment of infantry enlisted by him under the command of Colonel Stricker. The men are anxious for money so it is hoped that their pay will forwarded at the earliest convenience.
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[Lieut. Saml T. Dyson
recd July 11. 1798
answd Same day]
Fort McHenry July 9 1798
Sir
Enclosed I transmit you Muster. & Pay Role for the Detachment of Infantry Enlisted by me. The former has been made by Col. Stricker at the request of the Honble Secy at War; You will please to observe the pay roll is only made up to the first of the present month. they men are leaving me for money, therefore I shall be obliged by your forwarding it, as soon as convenient. I presume it will not be improper for me to pay the balance of bounty. that may remain due to them. I am Sir
with Respect
Your obedt Servt
Samd T. Dyson Lieut
Artd d Engrs
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Lt. Dyson of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers forwards the muster and payrolls of the detachment of infantry enlisted by him under the command of Colonel Stricker. The men are anxious for money so it is hoped that their pay will forwarded at the earliest convenience.
Date
07/09/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Fort McHenry
Document number
1798070970301
Page start
1
Note
Cited in Simmons to Dyson, 07/11/1798.
Notable persons
William Simmons
Samuel Dyson
Notable locations
Fort McHenry