Receipt of the postmaster at Downing Town
Item
Type
Document Signed
Title
Receipt of the postmaster at Downing Town
Description
Received of postmaster at Downing Town Pennsylvania $42.40 for riding express for Secretary of War. Signed by John Bathurs. James McHenry note below indicates paid also to John Downing, post master for sundry provisions. Hunt Downing acknowledges receipt of $42.40 from Samuel Hodgdon.
year created
1797
month created
11
day created
06
secondary author
sent from location
Downing Town
secondary recipient
sent to location
Downing Town Pennsylvania
in collection
notable person/group
James McHenry
Samuel Hodgdon
Hunt Downing
John Bathurs
John Downing
Secretary of War
postmaster
document number
1797110640002
page start
1
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | XMX10 (3 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B: 453 |
| [view document] (3 pages) | XMX10a (3 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B: 453 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | John Bathurs | Downing Town | Also James McHenry and Post master Downing. |
| Recipient | Postmaster Hunt Downing | Downing Town Pennsylvania | [n/a] |