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John Saunders letter September 2, 1797

September 2, 1797
Fort Norfolk
John Saunders to William Simmons
Col. [Edward] Carrington has indicated that he is only authorized to pay Capt. [Richard] Blackburn. It is hard not to receive one's pay simply because Capt. Blackburn is not available to pay it and it is particularly hard on those soldiers whose terms have expired and have been waiting for their pay.

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