Incorrect Charges

Item

Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Title

Incorrect Charges

Description

Walker informs Collins that many of the charges against his department from the States are incorrect. Therefore, it is imperative that Delaware submit wholly accurate returns as soon as it is feasible.

year created

1787

month created

01

day created

02

sent from location

New York

recipient

sent to location

Delaware

in collection

in image

note

Copy enclosed in Ben Walker (Circular), 01/02/1787.

notable person/group

Thomas Collins
Ben Walker, Commissioner

notable location

Office of Accounts, Hospital, Clothing, and Marine Department
New York
Delaware

notable item/thing

charges against the officer of the above department
states in the settlement of their accounts with the U.S.
future difficulties
accurate return of all monies paid
depreciation of pay
any account whatever

notable phrase

I am convinced the returns made to this Office from many of the States of charges against the Officers of the above department are very inaccurate.

document number

1787010290101

page start

1

number of pages

1

Document instances

In image In source Location in source
[view document] (0 pages) RDA06 (0 pages) Collection: Executive Papers Reel 7, Frame# 99

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Benjamin Walker New York [n/a]
Recipient Thomas Collins Delaware [n/a]