1814 Naval Letter

This is a War of 1812-era

A handwritten letter dated October 8, 1814

Addressed to “Maj. J. Crooks” (likely a militia or artillery officer)

Signed by an officer whose name appears as something close to “N. H. Freeman” (handwriting suggests a commissioned officer, possibly artillery or staff)

What the letter says (key points)

Refers to “enclosed acts & receipts… presented for payment”

Mentions difficulty obtaining funds in Boston

Requests money to be transmitted (likely in New Hampshire bills)

Shows typical wartime administrative struggle: pay, reimbursement, and logistics