J. G. Swift Letter 30 March 1815
(Extract.)
New York
30th March 1815
Sir,
I take the liberty to mention the valuable services of Capt. Thayer during the Northern Campaign of 1812 & 1813 & his Scientific defencible Works of Norfolk during the past year with a view to request a Brevet for him.
I have the honor to be
Most Respectfully
your obt. hum. Srt.
J. G. Swift Bt. Gl.
the Honl.
Secretary of War
The National Archives - 1960
the original document is in
R. G. 107, Letters Received, 5279 (8).
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