Regarding counterfeit certificates, commutation of Captains Wylis and Jordan
Item
Type
Letterbook Copy
Title
Regarding counterfeit certificates, commutation of Captains Wylis and Jordan
Description
Expresses utmost astonishment respecting counterfeit certificates, the conveyance being material not only to the public, but to Pierce's character, as they may injure the reputation of the true and give occasion to the malicious to blame Pierce's want of attention. Mr Burrall may be able to supply Howell with a small sum for his private purposes. Expresses disappointment that Congress provided no assistance respecting Captain Wylis and Captain Jordan's commutation.
year created
1785
month created
03
day created
29
author
sent from location
Savannah
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Joseph Howell
John Pierce
Mr Burrall
notable location
Savannah Georgia
Charleston South Carolina
notable item/thing
counterfeit certificates
commutation
document number
1785032921055
page start
63
transcription
Savannah March 29. 1785
Dear Sir
I yesterday received your favor of Jany. 18 & 31 and of
the [undecipherable] Instant - the former coming by Post prevented their
arrival before the duplicates of them contained in the latter
I am in the utmost astonishment respecting the counter
=feit certificates the consequnce being material not only
to the Public but my own Character, as they may
inquire
injure the reputation of the true and give occasion to the
malicious to blame my want of attention- I do not know
at this distance what to advise you especially as your con=
=duct can be regulated by the advise of others on the spot
with you, and your own good sense, who know the parti=
culars better than myself -- indeed if you have not
already taken any steps on the occasion, as my arrival
will be within a month after you receive this, it will
be well for you to wait for me _. I shall bring on mo=
=ney to discharge the arrears due to the Office, and in
the mean time should you want mony (which I
would have supplied you sooner had I received your
private letter on the subject) if you apply to Mr.
Burall he may be able to supply you with a
small sum sufficient for your private purposes -
I hope to hear from you before I leave Charleston which
will be about the first of May_ I am sorry Congress did
not think proper to Assist me respecting Captains
Wylis & Jordan's Commutation, as I cannot any more
act now than before, and must therefore delay grant
-ing it Jn. Pierce
Jos. Howell Jun.r
Dear Sir
I yesterday received your favor of Jany. 18 & 31 and of
the [undecipherable] Instant - the former coming by Post prevented their
arrival before the duplicates of them contained in the latter
I am in the utmost astonishment respecting the counter
=feit certificates the consequnce being material not only
to the Public but my own Character, as they may
inquire
injure the reputation of the true and give occasion to the
malicious to blame my want of attention- I do not know
at this distance what to advise you especially as your con=
=duct can be regulated by the advise of others on the spot
with you, and your own good sense, who know the parti=
culars better than myself -- indeed if you have not
already taken any steps on the occasion, as my arrival
will be within a month after you receive this, it will
be well for you to wait for me _. I shall bring on mo=
=ney to discharge the arrears due to the Office, and in
the mean time should you want mony (which I
would have supplied you sooner had I received your
private letter on the subject) if you apply to Mr.
Burall he may be able to supply you with a
small sum sufficient for your private purposes -
I hope to hear from you before I leave Charleston which
will be about the first of May_ I am sorry Congress did
not think proper to Assist me respecting Captains
Wylis & Jordan's Commutation, as I cannot any more
act now than before, and must therefore delay grant
-ing it Jn. Pierce
Jos. Howell Jun.r
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | DDA01 (175 pages) | Collection: Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853) | V:136; P:63 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | John Pierce | Savannah | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Joseph Howell | [unknown] | [n/a] |