Application for Arrears
Item
Type
Contemporary Copy of Letter
Title
Application for Arrears
Description
Informs Col. Lee that Major Rudolph, in behalf of his deceased brother, has applied to the office for the monies owed. Rudolph's vouchers are missing, apparently lost or stolen by a deserter.
short description
Application for arrears
year created
1786
month created
06
day created
06
author
sent from location
New York
recipient
in image
notable person/group
Colonel Henry Lee
John Pierce
Major Rudolph
brother
Sergeant Henderson
notable location
New York
notable item/thing
application
arrears of pay
considerable sums of money
certificate
vouchers
baggage
deserted
document number
1786060621301
page start
2
transcription
N York 6 June 1786.
Sir
Mr. Rudolph in behalf of his deceased
Brother has made application to sue for his arrears
of pay &c â Major Rudolph Stands Charged
in my office â as will appear by the enclosed acct with
Considerable Sums of money - drawn by him for the
Use of the Legion â which it is necessary should
be accounted for before Major R. Can Receive
his certificates - can be granted â
Mr Rudolf The Brother suggests that his
Brothers vouchers, for the expenditure, and
payment of this money - was were Lost - or
Carried away by Sergt Henderson who deserted
and took along with him Majr. Rudolphs
Baggage â and refers me to you Sir, for
I wish information the
such information, as you
can give possess on the Subject what I wish you
would [undecipherable] do me the honor to give [undecipherable]
be enabled to form so much depends on the
information you will must oblige me, Pay
recruiting [undecipherable] as early as convenient
The Honble. Mr Lee
Sir
Mr. Rudolph in behalf of his deceased
Brother has made application to sue for his arrears
of pay &c â Major Rudolph Stands Charged
in my office â as will appear by the enclosed acct with
Considerable Sums of money - drawn by him for the
Use of the Legion â which it is necessary should
be accounted for before Major R. Can Receive
his certificates - can be granted â
Mr Rudolf The Brother suggests that his
Brothers vouchers, for the expenditure, and
payment of this money - was were Lost - or
Carried away by Sergt Henderson who deserted
and took along with him Majr. Rudolphs
Baggage â and refers me to you Sir, for
I wish information the
such information, as you
can give possess on the Subject what I wish you
would [undecipherable] do me the honor to give [undecipherable]
be enabled to form so much depends on the
information you will must oblige me, Pay
recruiting [undecipherable] as early as convenient
The Honble. Mr Lee
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | CEQ12 (2 pages) | Collection: Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript file) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859) | B:203 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | John Pierce | New York | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Colonel Henry Lee | [unknown] | [n/a] |