Forwarding of papers transmitted by Doctor Philip Turner and his request for commutation

Item

Type

Letterbook Copy

Title

Forwarding of papers transmitted by Doctor Philip Turner and his request for commutation

Description

Forwards papers transmitted by Turner and discusses his claim for commutation. He goes on to the discuss whether there is sufficient evidence to warrant the belief that Turner resigned, and thus whether he would or would not be entitled to his claim.

year created

1788

month created

11

day created

15

author

sent from location

Office of Army Accounts, New York

in image

author note

Joseph Howell

recipient note

Benjamin Huntington

notable person/group

Benjamin Huntington
Joseph Howell
Doctor Philip Turner
Doctor Cochrin
Hospital Department
Board of War
officer
military hospital
hospital department

notable location

Office of Army Accounts, New York

notable item/thing

commutation
resignation
papers

document number

1788111521055

page start

124

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Document instances

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[view document] (2 pages) DEA01 (173 pages) Collection: Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853) V: 138, P: 124-125

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Joseph Howell Office of Army Accounts, New York [n/a]
Recipient Benjamin Huntington [unknown] [n/a]