Service of John Neilson

Item

Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Title

Service of John Neilson

Description

Josiah Harmar sends to Joseph Carleton, Secretary at War, a letter certifying the service of John Neilson, matross.

year created

1784

month created

09

day created

28

author

recipient

in image

notable person/group

Joseph Carleton
Joseph Harmar
John Neilson Matross
secretary at war
First American Regiment
wife

notable location

Philadelphia

notable item/thing

half pay

notable phrase

to allow his wife half of his pay during his absence

document number

1784092840001

page start

1

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Document instances

In image In source Location in source
[view document] (2 pages) DGP11 (2 pages) Collection: Carded Records (Compiled Military Service Records), Volunteer Organizations: Post-Revolutionary War Period, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M905) Nelson, John
[view document] (2 pages) DGP11a (2 pages) Collection: Carded Records (Compiled Military Service Records), Volunteer Organizations: Post-Revolutionary War Period, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M905) Nelson, John

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Josiah Harmar [unknown] [n/a]
Recipient Joseph Carleton [unknown] [n/a]