11 May 1789
Swan, James, 1754-1830
Autograph letter signed
Title: to Joseph Howell
Written from the "War Office." Writes that a Lieutenant Colonel Monbarrot of Colonel Fennuiel's regiment claims a right to be in the Society of the Cincinnati. Declares that the Secretary of War (Henry Knox) would like Howell, Paymaster General, to research the veracity of his claim using documents in the pay office, in order to see whether he is eligible to join. Marked "private" on docket.
GLC02437.04199