Curious case of Andrew Forrest
Item
Type
Letterbook Copy
Title
Curious case of Andrew Forrest
Description
Andrew Forrest of the 3rd Regiment has had his depreciation settled until August 1780. Mr. Carleton's certificate says he was exchanged in October 1780. John Woodside indicates that Forrest resigned to Colonel Richard Butler and desired not to be continued. Asks Howell if he would refer to any Army papers and provide sentiments and opinion respecting Forrest's case.
year created
1787
month created
05
day created
18
author
sent from location
Comptroller Generals Office, Phil
recipient
in collection
in image
author note
John Nicholson
recipient note
Joseph Howell
notable person/group
Joseph Howell
John Nicholson
Andrew Forrest
3rd Regiment
Mr. Carleton
John Woodside
Colonel Richard Butler
Army
Committee of arrangement of Army
Comptroller General's Office
notable location
Comptroller Generals Office, Philadelphia
Richmond
notable item/thing
Army papers
depreciation
certificate
document number
1787051870055
page start
143
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:143 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Jonathan Nicholson | Comptroller Generals Office, Phil | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Joseph Howell | [unknown] | [n/a] |