Concerning financial issues and the Treasury
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Concerning financial issues and the Treasury
Description
Discusses financial issues and prospects for money coming into the Treasury. Mentions money provided by George Clinton to General Washington.
year created
1784
month created
02
day created
10
author
sent from location
New York
recipient
in image
notable person/group
John Pierce
Thomas Tillotson
Governor
George Washington
Army
George Clinton
paymaster general
notable location
New York
Treasury
notable item/thing
money
discount
supplies
document number
1784021060201
page start
1
transcription
[illegible]
New York Feby 10th 1784
Sir,
I am favored with your
two letters upon a subject that I am
very sorry it is not in my powers
to give satisfactory answers--
any money will come into the Treasury.
I am not able to determine, but hope
it takes place soon, after making good
on engagement to the Governor for
monies he provided when Genl. Washington
was here for his use to the amount
of three thousand dollars, you may
rest assured the Army shall have
the supplies if that will be in
time to prevent their having them
to a discount, I am Sir,
with great [illegible]
[illegible]
J Pierce Esq
New York Feby 10th 1784
Sir,
I am favored with your
two letters upon a subject that I am
very sorry it is not in my powers
to give satisfactory answers--
any money will come into the Treasury.
I am not able to determine, but hope
it takes place soon, after making good
on engagement to the Governor for
monies he provided when Genl. Washington
was here for his use to the amount
of three thousand dollars, you may
rest assured the Army shall have
the supplies if that will be in
time to prevent their having them
to a discount, I am Sir,
with great [illegible]
[illegible]
J Pierce Esq
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | XZP22 (2 pages) | Collection: Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript file) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859) | B:370 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Thomas Tillotson | New York | [n/a] |
| Recipient | John Pierce | [unknown] | [n/a] |