Compensation for Doctor Brown
| Source | Name | Image(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Collection | National Archives and Records Administration: Special File, RG94 |  |
| Collection | National Archives and Records Administration: Special File, RG94 | |
| Date | December 9, 1799 |
|---|---|
| Author Name | James McHenry (primary) |
| Recipient Name | [not available] |
| Summary | Dr. Brown complains to McHenry that he was promised compensation for his many services providing medical care for the Indian prisoners and other Indians, including renting a house for their care, and has yet to be paid. |
| Document Format | Copy of Signed Document |
| Document Notes | [not available] |
| Content Notes | [not available] |
| Related Persons/Groups | Doctor Charles Brown; James McHenry; Secretary of War; General Anthony Wayne; Indian prisoners; Officer of the Guard; comrades; artillery corps; Lieutenant Demlar; General Wilkinson; Indians; surgeon; ; |
| Related Places | Philadelphia; Detroit; |
| Keywords | medical aid; relief and comfort; necessaries; medicine; hospital stores; clothing; irons; restored to health; liberated; additional sum; compensation; encampment; treaty; dysentery; duties; claim; money; receipt; garrison; house; fort; rent; annexed receipt; foregoing statement; ordering payment; pay for attendance on the Indians; ; |
| Key Phrases | The General said that he would rather that they should all escape than die from neglect or severe treatment while prisoners; Unfortunately for this country and me he died soon after and I have heard nothing further on the subject of compensation-- |
| Transcription | [not available] |