Request for Favor Regarding Government Incentives
Document 1798Freeman has heard that Congress is in the process of increasing the establishment. He hopes Simmons will support him in the effort to secure an office such as deputy paymaster, if possible.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Freeman has heard that Congress is in the process of increasing the establishment. He hopes Simmons will support him in the effort to secure an office such as deputy paymaster, if possible.
Date
07/18/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
West Point
Document number
1798071870001
Page start
1
Note
Cited in Simmons to Freeman, 07/24/1798.
Notable persons
William Simmons
Nehemiah Freeman
Congress
family
second subaltern of the corps
deputy paymaster general
agent
deserving fellow
Notable locations
Philadelphia
West Point
Notable items
certain resolutions made in Congress
regular establishment
loves and fishes to be bestowed by Government
receive a slice
solicit your interest
superior merit
been my friend
your debtor
promotion
staff emoluments
reduce my pay
support
modest request
office
support
conduct in that line
approbation
lose my rank
injured by my preferment