LS signed “H. Knox, Sec'y of War,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 12.25, August 13, 1792. Written from the War Department, a letter to Nathaniel Appleton, commissioner of land for the state of Massachusetts, in part: "I have the honor to transmit you my warrant for the payment of the Invalid Pensioners of the State of Massachusetts, and also a list of those who were examined and returned to the office by the circuit court for the district of Massachusetts, also with my warrant for the payment, which payments will be in full for six months of their annual allowance commencing the fifth of March one thousand seven hundred ninety two and ending the fourth of September next inclusively…On the fifth of December next, you will transmit to this office a return of the Invalids who have applied and to whom you have made payment, in which you will also note any deaths or removals." Cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 14 x 18.25; backing of frame has a window for viewing reverse of letter. In fine condition.
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