Claims & Memorials
Witness on behalf of Thomas Manson of Georgia

Ens. MANSON having requested my Certificate in support of such part of his Memorial as came under my knowledge, I do therefore hereby Certify, that being at the Evacuation of Wilmington myself I perfectly remember his leaving a Horse and also a riding Chair behind besides other Baggage. And that I saw a great Deal of Baggage, Furniture &c thrown over Board the Transport Ship Lord Howe on board which I was, she being so encumbered on the Decks which was obliged to be cleared in the most speedy manner to make room for the Troops and prevent her from Oversetting. I do also remember his leaving a Horse behind at Charlestown, because there was no Conveyance allowed for Subalterns Horses when that when that Place was Evacuated. Given under my Hand this 3d day of Septemr. 1784.