Lost papers and difficulties settling account
Item
Type
Recipient's Letterbook Copy
Title
Lost papers and difficulties settling account
Description
Because the author has lost his papers due to several incidents during the war that were beyond his control, he is having difficulty settling his account. Based on memory, he lists the arrangements he made with other officers, such as Capt. Wilson, Capt. Alexander and Lt. Col. Greer, in terms of the pay to specific units under their command.
year created
1786
month created
11
day created
31
author
sent from location
Wilmington
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Joseph Howell
John Bush
Capt. Wilson's Company
Capt. Jos.(?)Alexander
Mills
Lt. Col. Greer
7 Regt.
notable location
Wilmington
Trenton
Philadelphia
Brandywine
notable item/thing
stoppages were made on my final settlement
your goodness
four months pay I rec. for Capt. Wilson's Company
Paymaster for the Regiment
the Revolt of our line
my Portmanbeau
my book of accounts
all my Papers none of which I have never seen
a settlement with Alexander
all of the money out of my hands that was not paid to the Company
your friendship to settle my recruiting accounts of 1777
fifty dollars
misfortune at Brandywine Battle
my chest and all my Papers to respecting this Account
notable phrase
Your friendship in acquainting me thro my Brother the reason why stoppages were made in my final settlements I shall ever esteem as a mark of your Goodness--
document number
1786113170055
page start
80
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (1 pages) | DDJ01 (355 pages) | Collection: Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853) | V:135, P:80 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | John Bush | Wilmington | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Joseph Howell | [unknown] | [n/a] |