1814 Naval Letter
This is a War of 1812-era
A handwritten letter dated October 8, 1814
Addressed to “Maj. J. Crooks” (likely a militia or artillery officer)
Signed by an officer whose name appears as something close to “N. H. Freeman” (handwriting suggests a commissioned officer, possibly artillery or staff)
What the letter says (key points)
Refers to “enclosed acts & receipts… presented for payment”
Mentions difficulty obtaining funds in Boston
Requests money to be transmitted (likely in New Hampshire bills)
Shows typical wartime administrative struggle: pay, reimbursement, and logistics
This is a War of 1812-era
A handwritten letter dated October 8, 1814
Addressed to “Maj. J. Crooks” (likely a militia or artillery officer)
Signed by an officer whose name appears as something close to “N. H. Freeman” (handwriting suggests a commissioned officer, possibly artillery or staff)
What the letter says (key points)
Refers to “enclosed acts & receipts… presented for payment”
Mentions difficulty obtaining funds in Boston
Requests money to be transmitted (likely in New Hampshire bills)
Shows typical wartime administrative struggle: pay, reimbursement, and logistics