Request of Secretary of War to Furnish Detailed Information on All Non-Commissioned Officers

Item

Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Title

Request of Secretary of War to Furnish Detailed Information on All Non-Commissioned Officers

Description

Stagg wrote on behalf of the Sec. of War requesting a return of all the non-commissioned officers, musicians, and privates specifically for the month their service will expire. Also requested Howell specify the corp to which they belong (cavalry, infantry, or artillery) and if they are under the leadership of Gen. Wayne.

year created

1794

month created

10

day created

27

author

sent from location

Dept. of War

recipient

in image

notable person/group

Joseph Howell
John Stagg Jr
Secretary of War
non-commissioned officers
privates
musicians
cavalry
infantry, artillery
corps
Anthony Wayne

notable location

Department of War
War Department
Georgia
southwest territory
fortifications

notable item/thing

return

notable idea/issue

expiration of service
payment
accounting
settlement of accounts

document number

1794102770101

page start

1

number of pages

2

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Document instances

In image In source Location in source
[view document] (2 pages) YXG21 (2 pages) Collection: Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) Howell, Joseph
[view document] (2 pages) YXG21a (2 pages) Collection: Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) Howell, Joseph

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author John Stagg Dept. of War [n/a]
Recipient Joseph Howell [unknown] [n/a]