Settlement on depreciation of Army pay
Item
Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Title
Settlement on depreciation of Army pay
Description
Howell tells Nicholson that he is asking for a settlement on the depreciation of his Army pay and acknowledges that it will probably take a Resolve of Congress for him to get what he is due. He is confident that Congress will act in his favor.
year created
1787
month created
02
day created
27
author
sent from location
New York
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
John Nicholson
Joseph Howell
Congress
the House of Assembly
notable location
New York
notable item/thing
an abstract of a law published by you
claim for depreciation
their act of 11 day of September 1781
an application for my depreciation
the disposition of many members of that Honorable Body
Resolve in my favor
your sentiments on this subject
application to the House of Assembly
notable phrase
I propose to memorial Congress on the subject and from the disposition of many members of that Honorable Body have not a doubt but they will pass a particular Resolve in my favor
document number
1787022721055
page start
97
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | DDJ01 (355 pages) | Collection: Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853) | V:135, P:97 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Joseph Howell | New York | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Jonathan Nicholson | [unknown] | [n/a] |