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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[The Paymaster General
Pr Letter]
the Paymaster General is authorised to settle the Accounts of Capt. Bull of the Cavalry, for Pay & Subsistance, untill the end of the Current Year. —
War Office
Novr 14. 1800
War Department 16th Novr 1800.
[Brig. Genl
Wilkinson]
Sir
Your letter of the 7th instant Covering a letter from Lieutenant Stewart of the 2d Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers asking leave to resign, which you recommend may be granted, also Copies of letters from Capt. Riccard of the 3d and Capt. Gibson & Taylor of the 4th Regiment of Infantry requesting leave to resign, and Copy of Garrison Orders of 6th Octr 1800 of Capt. Edward Miller of the 2d Regiment of Infantry relinquishing his Command has with the enclosures been laid before the President of the United States, who is pleased to signify his acceptance of the respective Resignations.
I am Sir
with Consideration &
[The Pay Master
General
—
—
(Anteatem)]
War Department 15th Novr 1800
Sir
I answer to your letter relative to Col. Tobias Lear's account that I am of opinion, that his pay ought to be allow'd 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.
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

