Use of Horses for General Washington's Funeral

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No 35 [circled in pencil: 522] [written in pencil Dec. 27, 1799] Voucher Hire of Horses to haul Cannon for the funeral Honors paid the late illustrious Commander in Chief Genl Washington 3 75/100 Drs Edward Jeffers The United States to Edward Jeffers Dr 1799 Decr 17th for the hire of 5 Horses to haul 5 Cannon with their carriages from Campington to Centre Square for the funeral honors paid to the late illustrious Commander in Chief General Washington - by order of the Secretary at War - $3.75/100 Recd Philada Decr. 27th 1799 from John Wilkins Jr.
Quarter Master General Mr James Miller Agt - Three dollars and Seventy five Cents in full the above accot 3 75/100 Drs Signed Duplicate Rects Edward [his Ej mark] Jeffers Witness Edgar Patterson

Type

Document Signed

Description

Jeffers makes his mark to acknowledge receipt of a sum to pay him for the use of horses during the funeral of General Washington.

Date

12/27/1799

Document number

1799122790001

Page start

1

Notable persons

Edward Jeffers
John Wilkins, Jr., Quartermaster General
James Miller, Agent

Notable locations

Campington
Centre Square

Notable items

cannon
carriages
funeral honors