| Date | June 24, 1800 |
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| Author Name | Samuel Dexter (primary) Location: War Department |
| Recipient Name | William Simmons (primary) Location: War Department |
| Summary | At a meeting of the heads of departments, the question came up regarding whether a person holding an office to which pay and emoluments are annexed by law is entitled to extra pay for extra services. It was decided unanimously that such persons are so entitled. Therefore, Simmons is authorized to settle claims for extra services according to the regulations applicable to similar cases. |
| Document Format | Autograph Letter Signed |
| Document Notes | [not available] |
| Content Notes | [not available] |
| Related Persons/Groups | William Simmons; Samuel Dexter; |
| Related Places | War Department; |
| Keywords | [not available] |
| Key Phrases | [not available] |
| Transcription | [not available] |