Deposition of James Humphreys

Item

Type

Document Signed

Title

Deposition of James Humphreys

Description

Discussed employment of Humphreys by John Connor in "speculating in soldiers rights." Forgery of powers of attorney discussed.

year created

1797

month created

08

day created

03

in image

notable person/group

James Humphreys
Hilary Baker
William Simmons
John Connor
John Shannon
Hugh McAlister
Willet Carman
Isaac Ford
Mr. Steele
Mr. Riddle
William Elliott
Mr. Hindman
soldiers
Scott, a clerk in the War Department
John Schaffer

notable location

Northern Liberties
Carlisle
4th Street
Frigate

notable item/thing

deposition
speculation
Soldier's Rights
powers of attorney
monies
horse hire
expenses
land warrants

document number

1797080390001

page start

1

Transcribe this document

Document instances

In image In source Location in source
[view document] (4 pages) ZCP11 (4 pages) Collection: Fred Manning Collection of Documents from Various Series in RG217. (RG217) B: 14, F: Misc. papers relative to fraudulent claims.
[view document] (4 pages) ZCP11a (4 pages) Collection: Fred Manning Collection of Documents from Various Series in RG217. (RG217) B: 14, F: Misc. papers relative to fraudulent claims.

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author James Humphreys [unknown] [n/a]