Return of Mr. Phelon
Item
Type
Letterbook
Title
Return of Mr. Phelon
Description
The Commissioner of Army Accounts discusses the return of John Phelon, former confidential clerk, from Canada. Phelon was suspected of stealing certificate paper for counterfeiting, but his return now makes his guilt somewhat dubious.
year created
1786
month created
09
day created
23
author
sent from location
New York
recipient
in collection
in image
author note
John Pierce
recipient note
Samuel Barrett
notable person/group
Samuel Barrett
John Pierce
John Phelon
Amos Morrill
notable location
New York
[Canada]
notable item/thing
Counterfeiting
certificate
evidence
document number
1786092321055
page start
131
transcription
New York, September 23:d 1786
Sir,
The return of M. Phelon as mentioned in your Letter of the 14th is somewhat Surprising and Occasions me to believe Morrill and he have agreed to brave all inquiries and Accusations on a Supposition that they will be Cleared for want of Sufficient evidence, and in Case the worst incur only a forfeiture of their bonds. you will however have a better Oppo to Judge of this and any other circumstances which shall Convince you of his innocence or Guilt better than myself. the many Circumstances which tend to Confirm the Latter will undoubtedly induce the Authority to Keep him from doing further Mischief. the depositions and other papers respecting him I have Inclosed to the Attorney General and have given him an Account of some of the Circumstances which have Confirmed our Suspicions of him. _______
I am taking other steps to Obtain Evidence respecting him. by this time I hope Morrill is again Secured and I have no doubt but that the whole transaction will soon come to View. I have reinclosed you the Papers sent me as they can be of no Service unless the Certificates are traced up to their Original holder.
I am
JP
Samuel Barrett Esq.
Sir,
The return of M. Phelon as mentioned in your Letter of the 14th is somewhat Surprising and Occasions me to believe Morrill and he have agreed to brave all inquiries and Accusations on a Supposition that they will be Cleared for want of Sufficient evidence, and in Case the worst incur only a forfeiture of their bonds. you will however have a better Oppo to Judge of this and any other circumstances which shall Convince you of his innocence or Guilt better than myself. the many Circumstances which tend to Confirm the Latter will undoubtedly induce the Authority to Keep him from doing further Mischief. the depositions and other papers respecting him I have Inclosed to the Attorney General and have given him an Account of some of the Circumstances which have Confirmed our Suspicions of him. _______
I am taking other steps to Obtain Evidence respecting him. by this time I hope Morrill is again Secured and I have no doubt but that the whole transaction will soon come to View. I have reinclosed you the Papers sent me as they can be of no Service unless the Certificates are traced up to their Original holder.
I am
JP
Samuel Barrett Esq.
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (361 pages) | DEL01 (361 pages) | Collection: Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853) | V:134; P:131 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | John Pierce | New York | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Samuel Barrett | [unknown] | [n/a] |