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Simmons, William, fl. 1791-1798 to John Bryant

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03432.097 Author/Creator: Simmons, William, fl. 1791-1798 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 September 1796 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket : free frank ; 25 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

Writes to Captain Bryant about administrative matters related to the account of "James Melvin late a Matross in Colo. [John] Crane's Regiment" who desired pay for his service while stationed under Bryant's command in 1782-1783. Written from the War Department's "Accountants Office." Free frank signed by William Simmons, handwritten "Free" and stamped "Free" on address leaf.

Simmons, William, fl. 1795-1798
Bryant, John, 1742-1816

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