Account of Tobias Lear
Document 1800The Secretary at War authorizes the pay of Tobias Lear for as long a time as was necessary to complete business pertaining to the death of General Washington.
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The Paymaster General for Ante above War Department 15th Novr 1800
Sir In answer to your Letter relative to Colo Tobias Lear’s account that I am of opinion, that his pay ought to be allowed after the Death of the Commander in Chief, for as long a time as was necessary for the completion of the business mentioned in your Letter.
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Type
Letterbook
Description
The Secretary at War authorizes the pay of Tobias Lear for as long a time as was necessary to complete business pertaining to the death of General Washington.
Date
11/15/1800
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Document number
1800111500855
Page start
4
Note
Addressed to Paymaster General, being Swan
Notable persons
Caleb Swan
Samuel Dexter
Colonel Tobias Lear
General George Washington
commander in chief
Notable locations
War Department
Notable items
pay