Neat voucher from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Multi-page document on Commonwealth of Masschusetts stationary with notarized seal dated 1855. This is likely for a grandchild seeking benefits owed. Many soldiers during the war were not paid their bounties or even their regular pay because the Continental Congress was so short of funds for the duration of the war and it sometimes took generations to receive back pay. This document is interesting as it is more detailed then most of the type as it specifies units, specific days and other minute details. Document specifies that William Johnson was in Captain Nathaniel Larkin's Company of Colonel John Jacob's Regiment from Sept 13 to Nov 16 1779, and returning Sept 22 1783. With such specific units given there are interesting research possibilities on this document. Very interesting item. |