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American Revolutionary General Stephen Moylan autograph letter signed, dated 4 March 1794. Irish born Moylan moved to Philadelphia in 1768, joined the Continental Army in 1775 and became secretary to General Washington. He later served as Quartermaster General, then commanded a regiment of dragoons, becoming Commander of the Cavalry in 1778. In this letter, he writes about the pay Congress promised Army officers at the war's end in the form of a commutation: five years full pay in money, or securities at six percent per annum. Moylan, realizing that the deadline for applying for his commutation is looming, corresponded with Colonel Joseph Howell of the War Department. (His other correspondence is available online in War Department archives.) Letter reads in part, ''The message you was [sic] pleased to send yesterday was very agreeable to me. I have a favorite object in view, which cannot be accomplished until I have the certificate for my commutation in possession...if you can...expedite this business you will oblige me accordingly...'' He signs, ''Stephen Moylan''. Single page letter has been silked and trimmed to 7'' x 9.25''. Minor toning and tape residue; very good condition.
American Revolutionary General Stephen Moylan 1794 Autograph Letter Signed -- Request for His Continental Army Pension
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