Geddes, David, fl. 1777-1778 State of Cash Extraordinary Service

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GLC#
GLC04764.93-View header record
Type
Documents
Date
10 April 1778
Author/Creator
Geddes, David, fl. 1777-1778
Title
State of Cash Extraordinary Service
Place Written
Newport, Rhode Island
Pagination
1 p. : docket Height: 31.6 cm, Width: 36.9 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Account created by David Geddes, acting paymaster for the Convention Army. First part of account shows cash received from various people amounting to slightly over 61,890 pounds. Shows that the money was paid out by Burgoyne to settle accounts before he embarked for England. Also provides debit and credit accounts for "warrants granted," which amounted to slightly over 9295 pounds. These seem to be for soldiers pay and to settle miscellaneous drafts. Note before Geddes signature says "Errors Excepted." In previous correspondence with American General Heath, Burgoyne was asked to settle all accounts before he left for England.

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