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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00308.03 |
| From Archive Folder | Letters and documents of naval commanders in Revolution and War of 1812 |
| Title | Thomas Simpson to John Brown regarding an account with the Navy Board |
| Date | 16 January 1782 |
| Author | Simpson, Thomas (fl. 1778-1782) |
| Recipient | Brown, John |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Captain Simpson transmits his account (not included), settled with the Navy Board, to Brown, Secretary of the Marine. Requests that Brown obtain his payment (possibly from the United States Congress) during his upcoming visit to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Requests that Brown advise a lawyer, Clapp, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, whether or not the sum will be paid. |
| Subjects | Law Finance Revolutionary War Military History Navy Maritime |
| People | Brown, John (1736-1803) Simpson, Thomas (fl. 1778-1782) Clapp, Mr. (fl. 1782) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Naval & Maritime; Government & Politics; Law |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |