Power of Attorney for Elizabeth Robins

Item

Type

Document Signed

Title

Power of Attorney for Elizabeth Robins

Description

Elizabeth Robins appoints Peter Manifold of New Town, New York as her lawful attorney. She asks to receive from the Commissioner of Army Accounts whatever money may be due her deceased husband, late lieutenant in the 4th Regiment of Dragoons.

short description

Power of Attorney for Elizabeth Robins

year created

1791

month created

09

day created

12

sent from location

York County, Virginia

in image

note

Partially illegible.
Enclosed in Howell to Simmons, 11/12/1791.

author note

Elizabeth Robins

notable person/group

Elizabeth Robins
widow
John Robins
Alexander Mitchell
Commissioner of the Army Acocunts
fourth regiment of dragoon

notable location

York County, Virginia
New Town, New York

notable item/thing

accounts
receipts
power of attorney

notable idea/issue

women and the war department

document number

1791091290001

page start

4

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Document instances

In image In source Location in source
[view document] (5 pages) YCS18 (5 pages) Collection: Settled Miscellaneous Treasury Accounts, Sept. 7, 1790 - Sept 29, 1894. (RG217) (M235) B:3

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Elizabeth Robins York County, Virginia [n/a]