Authorization to Take Receipts
Document 1800Paymaster General Swan is authorized to take up receipts given by Lieutenant Boote and will make payment of the $18,520 mentioned in letter from Boote to Swan.
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The Paymaster General is authorised to take up the receipts given to Lieut. Beckliene and make payment of the Eighteen thousand five hundred and twenty one dollars mentioned in the foregoing letter, provided he is [strikethrough: Sept 29 1800.]
satisfied the Receipts are genuine & for supplies actually afforded
Saml Dexter
Sept. 29th 1800
Type
Document Signed
Description
Paymaster General Swan is authorized to take up receipts given by Lieutenant Boote and will make payment of the $18,520 mentioned in letter from Boote to Swan.
Date
09/29/1800
Document number
1800092900001
Page start
5
Note
Enclosed in Boote to Swan, 09/29/1800.
Notable persons
Samuel Dexter
Paymaster General
Caleb Swan
Lieutenant Boote
Notable locations
Fort Adams
Notable items
receipts
payment
supplies