Letterbook

A request for final settlement is sent to Joseph Howell

Mr. Le Barbieuduplessis writes to Joseph Howell to request settlement of Adam Syfat's account. Syfat was wounded in both legs at the taking of General Cornwallis.

1787

10

15

Philadelphia

Cited in LeBarbieuduplessis to Howell 11/01/1787

P. LeBarbieuduplessis

Joseph Howell

Joseph Howell

P. LeBarbieuduplessis

Hugh Bradley

administrator

Adam Syfat

Colonel Hazen

Colonel Hazen's Regiment

General Cornwallis

Philadelphia

settlement

account

1787101570055

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Philadelphia Oct 15th 1787

Sir

I have the honor of sending you herewith a power of attorney of Adam (undecipherable) late of Hazens Regiment (undecipherable) to receive final settlements. That poor man was wounded in both his legs at the taking of General Cornwallis and is now in the most wretched situation, I was informed that you was expected in this city in a short time, I should take it very kind if you would bring the certificate with you or send it to Mr Howell your
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your Father to whom I would give a receipt for the same. The man is so poor that I will do ev'ry thing to save him expense - The administration of Hugh Beadley deceased wishes to be informed whether his final settlement has been delivered or not - Please to favour me with an answer - I am Sir yo

P (undecipherable) Barbriuduplessis

Cap Joseph Howell