Ames, Fisher (1758-1808) to John Bryant
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03432.091 Author/Creator: Ames, Fisher (1758-1808) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 May 1794 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket : free frank ; 23 x 18.5 cm. Order a Copy
Massachusetts congressman Ames writes to Captain Bryant to discuss the delay in the "adjustment of Robert Bancroft's claim" due to the lack of information from Bryant. Asks Bryant to quickly respond to the questions in an enclosed memorandum (see GLC03432.053), "as Congress is drawing near to the close of the session." Free frank signed by Fisher Ames and stamped "Free" on address leaf.
Joseph Howell had served in the American Revolution, when the Constitution was passed he became Paymaster General of the Army, with the rank of Major. He held the office until his death.
Captain John Bryant was the Deputy Commissary of Military Stores at the Armory in Springfield, Massachusetts.
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