Expenses of James Willson
Document 1799James Willson, a Cadet in the First Regiment of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, has been ordered by Major Lewis Tousard to convey dispatches from Rhode island to the Secretary of War. Reasonable expenses should be allowed him in coming from and returning to New Port, Rhode Island.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
James Willson, a Cadet in the First Regiment of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, has been ordered by Major Lewis Tousard to convey dispatches from Rhode island to the Secretary of War. Reasonable expenses should be allowed him in coming from and returning to New Port, Rhode Island.
Date
05/18/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Document number
1799051800401
Page start
1
Notable persons
William Simmons
James McHenry
Cadet James Wilson
Corps of Artillerists and Engineers
Major Lewis Tousard
Secretary of War
Notable locations
Rhode Island
New Port
Newport
War Department
Notable items
dispatches
expenses
travel expenses