Capt. Blackburn's Account
Document 1798Capt. [Richard] Blackburn left this place for Dumfries [Virginia] where he is recruiting so the command of the troops has devolved onto Claiborne. He therefore is transmitting Blackburn's musters, payrolls, and receipts for $200 delivered by Claiborne to Blackburn for the recruiting service.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Capt. [Richard] Blackburn left this place for Dumfries [Virginia] where he is recruiting so the command of the troops has devolved onto Claiborne. He therefore is transmitting Blackburn's musters, payrolls, and receipts for $200 delivered by Claiborne to Blackburn for the recruiting service.
Date
09/19/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Fort Norfolk
Repository
Document number
1798091970201
Page start
1
Notable persons
William Simmons
Ferdinand L. Claiborne
Notable locations
Trenton
Fort Norfolk