Sumner, Job, 1754-1789 to William Hull
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02959 Author/Creator: Sumner, Job, 1754-1789 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 February 1784 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket Order a Copy
Appeals to Hull, commanding at West Point, to settle a matter concerning the paymaster's refusal to grant him subsistence pay corresponding to his rank as Major. Informs Hull that he hopes to bring the matter before Congress, and in the meantime wishes Hull to speak to Henry Knox on his behalf.
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