Information on William Mason
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Information on William Mason
Description
Informs the Secretary of War that he has examined the books as requested and found that William Mason - a soldier formerly belonging to the Virginia Line - was imprisoned at the surrender of Charles Town. Also notes that he was appointed assistant steward at the hospital under the direction of Doctor Oliphant. Mason has a claim for depreciation on pay.
year created
1790
month created
03
day created
08
author
sent from location
Office of Army Accounts
recipient
in image
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Joseph Howell
Secretary of War
prisoner
Doctor David Oliphant
steward
Colonel Davis
William Mason
prisoner
assistant steward
notable location
South Carolina
Office of Army Accounts
Virginia
Charleston
Hospital
notable item/thing
books
examination
imprisoned
claim
depreciation of pay
surrender of Charleston
surrender of Charles Town
document number
1790030821101
page start
1
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | YZC13 (2 pages) | Collection: Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript file) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859) | B: 375 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Joseph Howell | Office of Army Accounts | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |