Letter

State's charges against Becker

Col. Henry Becker is unable to inform the author of the monies he received. Since the charges on the books don't seem accurate, the author requests that the recipient examine his books to ascertain his State's charges against Becker.

1786

08

08

Office of Army Accounts, New York

Cited in Pierce to Nicholson, 08/25/1786.

Cited document sent from the War Office

John Nicholson

Joseph Howell

Mr. Samuel Clark

Genl. De Haas

Colonel Henry Becker

Major Samuel(?)Benizet

Office of Army Accounts, New York

the accounts of Genl. DeHaas

yours of the 3d instant

accounts of Colonel Henry Becker

monies he has received

the charges which appears on our books

those he stands charged with

the charges against Major Samuel(?)Benizet

I request you will once more examine your books, and transmit as soon as possible those he stands charged with by your state--

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64) Office of Army Accts. N, York August 8th.1786

Dr. Sir,
Having a good conveyance by my friend Mr. Samuel Clark of your city, I have sent the accounts of Genl Deh[illegible ends in s, Dehases?] as requested in yours of the 3d. instant __
The accounts of Colonel Henry Becker are now before me -- as he cannot inform me what monies he has received, and being doubtful of the charges which appears on our books being proper I request you will once more examine your books, and transmit as soon as possible those he stands charged with by your state -- You will further please to send the charges against Major Saml. Benezet
I oblige your HbleServ
J Howell
John Nicholson Esqr.