Account of Tobias Lear
Item
Type
Letterbook
Title
Account of Tobias Lear
Description
The Secretary at War authorizes the pay of Tobias Lear for as long a time as was necessary to complete business pertaining to the death of General Washington.
year created
1800
month created
11
day created
15
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in collection
in image
note
Addressed to Paymaster General, being Swan
author note
Samuel Dexter
recipient note
Caleb Swan
notable person/group
Caleb Swan
Samuel Dexter
Colonel Tobias Lear
General George Washington
commander in chief
notable location
War Department
notable item/thing
pay
notable idea/issue
death of George Washington
document number
1800111500855
page start
4
transcription
The Paymaster General for Ante above
War Department 15th Novr 1800
Sir
In answer to your Letter relative to Colo Tobias Lear's account that I am of opinion, that his pay ought to be allowed after the Death of the Commander in Chief, for as long a time as was necessary for the completion of the business mentioned in your Letter.
War Department 15th Novr 1800
Sir
In answer to your Letter relative to Colo Tobias Lear's account that I am of opinion, that his pay ought to be allowed after the Death of the Commander in Chief, for as long a time as was necessary for the completion of the business mentioned in your Letter.
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (1 pages) | ZZW04 (16 pages) | Collection: Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Military Affairs (Military Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M6) | V:1; P:4 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Samuel Dexter | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Caleb Swan | [unknown] | [n/a] |