Letter of Introduction for Mr. Bertholet
Document 1795Mr. Bertholet, a Canadian, is on his way to Greenville on business for his uncle. Hamtramck asks Mills to provide assistance to him if possible.
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Fort Wayne
Decembr 9, 1795
Dear Major
the Bearer Mr Bertholet a yong Gentleman from Canada who has beene recomanded to me, is now going [strikethrough: to] to greene ville on Business for his Uncle Antoine Lafoelle — any Civlities you will be pleased to Confer on him will be very much acknowledged by your friend and humble fervent
[signed] J.F. Hamtramck
[address panel: Major John Ellis / adjt General to the Legion / of the United States / at Greeneville gene ville]
[docket, lower left: 9 December 1795 / [undecipherable] Hamtramck to / Major Ellis]
Description
Mr. Bertholet, a Canadian, is on his way to Greenville on business for his uncle. Hamtramck asks Mills to provide assistance to him if possible.
Date
12/09/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Fort Wayne
Document number
1795120990055
Notable persons
Colonel John Francis Hamtramck
Major John Mills
bearer
Mr. Bertholet
Antoine Lasselle
Notable locations
Fort Wayne
Canada
Greeneville
Greenville
Notable items
letter of introduction
business