Abstract of pay, 1779
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a single document which itemizes the amount of pay due to the soldiers and officers in Henry Jackson’s regiment for the month of April, 1779, while stationed in Pawtucket Rhode Island. It further includes the various signatures and notes required by ranking military personal, such as the regimental paymaster, Robert Williams, the paymaster general for Rhode Island, Benjamin Stelle, Isaac Pierce of the General’s Command, and Major General Horatio Gates, needed for the actual disbursement of funds to the regiment.
Dates
- 1779
Restrictions on Access
Access to this collection is unrestricted and open to the public.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Folder
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Gates, Horatio, 1728-1806 (Signer, Person)
- From the Collection: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 (Person)
- From the Collection: Williams, Robert, 1753-1834 (Signer, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Congregational Library & Archives Repository