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Letter from Robert Brent to Mordecai Myers, May 18, 1813

A two-page letter and a separate cover addressed to Captain Mordecai Myers at Fort Niagara, New York, from Robert Brent, the first Mayor of Washington, D.C., dated May 18, 1813. The letter concerns money owed to the United States for recruiting expenses. The letter and cover were received shortly before the Battle of Fort George (May 25, 1813), during the War of 1812. The letter measures 8" x 10", the cover 8" x 10" open and 5 1/2" x 3 1/4" when folded. The cover has a light "FREE" stamp and another partially legible postmark.

Associated People/Businesses

Myers, Mordecai, 1776-1871
MYERS, MORDECAI CAPTAIN (1776.1871)

Geography

Fort Niagara
Washington, D.C.

Subjects

United States--History--War of 1812
Military correspondence
Finance
Recruiting

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 9, Folder 1