Letter from Alexander Martin to merchants in Edenton
Martin, Alexander, 1740-1807August 16,
1782
Volume 16, Pages 393-394
FROM GOV. MARTIN TO MR. ALLEN AND OTHER MERCHANTS OF EDENTON.
[From Executive Letter Book.]
August 16th, 1782.
Gentlemen:
I have been favoured with yours of the 16th Ultimo, respecting Col. Davie’s public Contracts, and those that originated from myself last Winter, in behalf of our Continental Officers & Soldiers. I shall be happy, as soon as I am enabled, to order payment from the State agreeably to your request.
In the mean while please to make out your separate accounts, those of Colonel Davie’s as well as mine, particularizing every
Article at the lowest prices in Specie, and I will make Draughts on the Superintendent and County Commissioners of Edenton District in your favour as you desire, and should the specific supplies not be sufficient, I will grant warrants on the Treasury, though the payment of which will be attended with long delay, for the residue.The generous contributions you made the Army I shall retain a grateful sense of in behalf of the State—which shall be a stimulus to my attention until you receive satisfaction.
I am, Gentlemen,
With respect,
Yours, &c.,
With respect,
Yours, &c.,
ALEX. MARTIN.
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