Requests Money for George Drager, Having Lost His Horse
Document 1799George Druger's horse was sick so he had to hire another, for which Henley advanced him a total of $110. Receipts enclosed.
Knoxville June 2nd 1799
Dear Sir
George Druer your express having informed me that from some distemper by which his Horse was taken, oblidged him to get another, for which cause, he was short of money and requested an advance accordingly I have let him have fifty dollars for himself and sixty to pay the two hands with him and enclose you his receipts for the two sums.
I am respectfully Your Humble Servt David Henley
To General James Welkinson, or the officer with whom, George Druer may settle his accounts
(43) [editors note: this last number penciled in]
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