Regarding the pay of Joseph Jones, 2nd New York Regiment
Item
Type
Letterbook Copy
Title
Regarding the pay of Joseph Jones, 2nd New York Regiment
Description
Connolly opens by noting that the unfortunate has always claimed his attention. Regarding the pay of Joseph Jones, 2nd New York Regiment, he is sick and unable to travel to New York. As Agent for New York Line, asks that Howell send him certificates .
year created
1785
month created
04
day created
21
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Captain Michael Connolly
Joseph Howell
2nd New York Regiment
Joseph Jones, Agent for New York Line
notable location
Philadelphia
New York
notable item/thing
certificate
notable idea/issue
sick soldiers
document number
1785042121055
page start
84
transcription
[in upper left corner] 86/ Philadelphia 21.April 1795.
D.r Sir
The unfortunate has always claimed some attention from me, more especially if the person has served his country with fidelity [line flourish] This address arises from the application of one Joseph Jones belonging to the 2.d New York regiment, for the pay due him for his services while in the army, he informs me that he was Legally discharged, which I suppose to be the case as I find he is included in the amounts [line flourish] and certificates have been issued to you for him _ The poor fellow has long been afflicted with sickness and is now in a distressed situation and unable to travel to New York [line flourish]
I have therefore to request you will be so obliging, and send such Certificates as may be in your hands for the said Jones to me for which you will have the prayers of the poor creature and my thanks. his receipt shall be careful to [undecipherable] your name and transmit to you the first safe conveyance - Let me hear from you as soon as possible ___ I am with due Respect your very [undecipherable] [signed] [undecipherable] J. Howell. [to the left of Howell's signature] Cap. Michael Connolly Agent for the New York Line
D.r Sir
The unfortunate has always claimed some attention from me, more especially if the person has served his country with fidelity [line flourish] This address arises from the application of one Joseph Jones belonging to the 2.d New York regiment, for the pay due him for his services while in the army, he informs me that he was Legally discharged, which I suppose to be the case as I find he is included in the amounts [line flourish] and certificates have been issued to you for him _ The poor fellow has long been afflicted with sickness and is now in a distressed situation and unable to travel to New York [line flourish]
I have therefore to request you will be so obliging, and send such Certificates as may be in your hands for the said Jones to me for which you will have the prayers of the poor creature and my thanks. his receipt shall be careful to [undecipherable] your name and transmit to you the first safe conveyance - Let me hear from you as soon as possible ___ I am with due Respect your very [undecipherable] [signed] [undecipherable] J. Howell. [to the left of Howell's signature] Cap. Michael Connolly Agent for the New York Line
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:84 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Joseph Howell | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Michael Connolly | [unknown] | [n/a] |