J. L. Edwards A.L.S., War Department Pension Office, May 4, 1833 : to E[lisha] Phelps, Comptroller of Public accounts, Hartford, Connecticut

J. L. Edwards A.L.S., War Department Pension Office, May 4, 1833 : to E[lisha] Phelps, Comptroller of Public accounts, Hartford, Connecticut

[Washington, D.C.] 1833

[4] p. ; 26 cm.

MSS L1990.1.45

"Mr. Ela, one of the principal clerks in this office, will hand you this note. He has been instructed to ascertain from you the true state of the records and documents in your office in relation to the service of Revolutionary officers, soldiers, seamen, and marines, with a view of facilitating the investigation of pension claims under the act of Congress of the 7th June 1832."|"I have no doubt but it will be gratifying to you as a friend of the patriots of the Revolution to render him all the assistance you can."|James L. Edwards was Commissioner of Pensions from 1833-1849; one R. Ela is listed as one of the clerks at that time.|Docketed on verso: J.L. Edwards / 4 May 1833 / liberty to examine / Documents

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