Subsistence Money due Mr. Greaton

Item

Type

Letter Signed

Title

Subsistence Money due Mr. Greaton

Description

Sarah Greaton has written the Secretary at War, for the second time, concerning subsistence pay for her husband, Mr. Greaton. Sarah Greaton writes that she has worked exceptionally hard just to afford basic necessities for her and her children.

short description

Subsistence Money due Mr. Greaton

year created

1792

month created

03

day created

06

author

sent from location

Boston

recipient

in image

notable person/group

Henry Knox
Sarah Greaton
Bruce
Millish
Mr. Greaton
Morris
General Greaton
Pay Master General
creditors
children

notable location

Boston
Philadelphia

notable item/thing

subsistence money
power of attorney
absconding for debt
interest
house furniture
work
book of the late pay office
settled in full

notable idea/issue

women and the war department

document number

1792030640001

page start

1

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Document instances

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[view document] (2 pages) CDZ20 (2 pages) Collection: Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript file) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859) B: 38

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Sarah Greaton Boston [n/a]
Recipient Henry Knox [unknown] [n/a]