Officer commutations
Item
Type
Letterbook Copy
Title
Officer commutations
Description
Mentions the proceedings of two boards of officers. It is a matter of consequence to those officers as their commutation entirely depends on the determination of the Secretary of War. Asks to send duplicate to Knox.
year created
1785
month created
04
day created
15
author
sent from location
Newbern, North Carolina
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Joseph Howell
E. Jackson
General Knox
officers
Mr. Pierce
boards of officers
notable location
Newbern, North Carolina
notable item/thing
commutation
document number
1785041570055
page start
85
transcription
Newbern North Carolina April 15,1785.
Dear Sir [line flourish]
The enclosed letter to the Honorable the Secretary at war, with the proceedings of two several Boards of officers. I sent from this place the 11.th of February last W. post but I have had no return, it is a matter of consequence to those two Gentlemen as their commutation entirely depends upon the determination of the Secretary at war [line flourish]
Will you be pleased to seal the enclosed duplicate and send it to the war office, or General Knox, who I hear is at the head of that department, and if possible get me an answer _ previous to which please to take a copy ^of the proceedings for M.r Pierce [line flourish]
I am respectfully D.r Sir
Your most humble
& Obedient Servant [signed] E. Jackson Ass.[undecipherable]
Joseph Howell Esq.
Dear Sir [line flourish]
The enclosed letter to the Honorable the Secretary at war, with the proceedings of two several Boards of officers. I sent from this place the 11.th of February last W. post but I have had no return, it is a matter of consequence to those two Gentlemen as their commutation entirely depends upon the determination of the Secretary at war [line flourish]
Will you be pleased to seal the enclosed duplicate and send it to the war office, or General Knox, who I hear is at the head of that department, and if possible get me an answer _ previous to which please to take a copy ^of the proceedings for M.r Pierce [line flourish]
I am respectfully D.r Sir
Your most humble
& Obedient Servant [signed] E. Jackson Ass.[undecipherable]
Joseph Howell Esq.
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (1 pages) | DDA01 (175 pages) | Collection: Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853) | V:136; P:85 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Ebenezer Jackson | Newbern, North Carolina | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Joseph Howell | [unknown] | [n/a] |