Mr. Pierce's absence and groundless and scandalous charges against General Nicola
Item
Type
Letterbook Copy
Title
Mr. Pierce's absence and groundless and scandalous charges against General Nicola
Description
Mr. Pierce has been some time from the office on a visit to his friends and is not expected until Christmas. Says that he is sorry, and is sensible that prosecution commenced against Nicola is groundless and scandalous to the last degree.
year created
1785
month created
12
day created
12
author
sent from location
New York
recipient
in collection
in image
author note
Joseph Howell
recipient note
General Lewis Nicola
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General Lewis Nicola
Joseph Howell
Mr. Pierce
notable location
New York
notable item/thing
charges against General Nicola
notable idea/issue
charges against General Nicola
document number
1785121221055
page start
148
transcription
150
New York December 12, 1785
Dear Sir:
Your letter of the to Mr. Pierce of the 6th Instant did not reach me until last Saturday.
I am sorry to inform you that Mr. Pierce has been some time from the office on a visit to his friends, and is not expected until Christmas - this will prevent your business from being compleated as soon as could be wished for - and perhaps involve you in difficulties which I am really sorry for as I am sensible the prosecution commenced against you is groundless and scandalous to the last degree. If I can be of any service you may command me - pray let me hear from you and direct under cover to Mr. Pierce - as in his absence the business of the Office devolves on.
Your very Humble Servt
J Howell Jr.
Genl L. Nicola
New York December 12, 1785
Dear Sir:
Your letter of the to Mr. Pierce of the 6th Instant did not reach me until last Saturday.
I am sorry to inform you that Mr. Pierce has been some time from the office on a visit to his friends, and is not expected until Christmas - this will prevent your business from being compleated as soon as could be wished for - and perhaps involve you in difficulties which I am really sorry for as I am sensible the prosecution commenced against you is groundless and scandalous to the last degree. If I can be of any service you may command me - pray let me hear from you and direct under cover to Mr. Pierce - as in his absence the business of the Office devolves on.
Your very Humble Servt
J Howell Jr.
Genl L. Nicola
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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:148 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Joseph Howell | New York | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Colonel Lewis Nicola | [unknown] | [n/a] |