Pay of Army Officers

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Date January 19, 1784
Author Name Robert Morris (primary) Location: Office of Finance
Recipient Name Henry Knox (primary)
Summary Discusses pay of officers
Document Format Contemporary Copy of Letter made from Author's Files
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Related Persons/Groups Henry Knox; Robert Morris; the paymaster; officers; General Jackson;
Related Places Office of Finance; Office of Finance; West Point;
Keywords arrangements; supply of the troops; your request;
Key Phrases I have also determined to enable the Paymaster (if possible) to pay the Officers their subsistence in Specie at the commencement of every month. It is true that the Smallness of the present Number will render that Object more manageable, but it is equally true that the Smallness of those Contributions which I receive render it extremely difficult.
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