A Dunning Letter

Nine days before Congress began its Trenton sessions with a quorum, Gov. William Livingston sent the Paymaster General of the Army an urgent request for funds to pay New Jersey’s veterans.

"Trenton 20th Nov 1784
"Sir

As Governor of this State I am desired by the General Assembly to write to you as Paymaster General of the army of the United States, requesting you to furnish the Legislature of this State as soon as possible with a particular account of the names of all the officers non-commissioned officers and soldiers of the Jersey Line to whom notice was given at the time of Final Settlement, with the number dates sum & time interest is notified to have been or to become due on each note, as the amount required is become absolutely necessary in order to make proper provision for the Jersey Line.

I am
Sir
your most humble servt,
Wil. Livingston"

John Pierce Esq.
Paymaster General of
The Army of the
United States

[credit: National Archives and Records Administration]