Advance for Brigadier General Wilkinson
Document 1800The letter authorizes the Paymaster General to issue a three month advance pay to Brigadier General James Wilkinson.
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[Caleb Swan / M g / Post before / 8.] [not [undecipherable]]
Warr Department 26th November 180[0]
Sir
Under the circumstances mentioned in your letter of the 21st instant probably the accountant can dispense with the Cri ginal vouchers requested by him; Copies however must be furnished as expeditiously as possible and every means afforded him of being satisfied they are correct Copies. As to the expence of this the public must pay it.
I am Sir &c
[the Comm J / the Fort / Ellinson / Georgia / a letter to / Hawking / Indian Book / pge 2&4] [not [undecipherable]]
War Department 26th Novemr 1800
Sir
You are requested by the first safe opportunity that may offer after receipt hereof to forward the enclosed Letter to Col. Hawkins
I am Sir &c
[Master Genl / 10. / vide above]
The Pay Master General is authorised to settle with Capt Campbell Smith the pay and subsistence due to him
War Office
Nov. 28th 1800
Type
Letterbook
Description
The letter authorizes the Paymaster General to issue a three month advance pay to Brigadier General James Wilkinson.
Date
11/29/1800
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Document number
1800112900355
Page start
10
Note
[Addressed to Paymaster General, being Swan.]
Notable persons
Caleb Swan
Samuel Dexter
Notable locations
War Department
Notable items
pay
emoluments

