George Washington Papers

To George Washington from James Mellen, 19 April 1783

Apr 19th 83

Sir

The officers of the 3d Masstt Regt have chosen Lieut. Henry Nelson for paymaster in the room of Lieut. Mallish, who resign’d that office the 7th of Jany last.

If it be your Excellencies pleasure, I wish he may be appointed in Genl orders from the time above mention’d. I have the Honor to be Your Excellencies most Hume Servt

James Mellen Lt Col. Comd.

NN: Emmet Collection.

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    To George Washington from James Mellen, 19 April 1783
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    Mellen, James
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    Washington, George
    Date
    19 April 1783

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    “To George Washington from James Mellen, 19 April 1783,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/99-01-02-11112. [This is an Early Access document from The Papers of George Washington. It is not an authoritative final version.]