Request for Investigation of Fee to Be Paid to the Captor of An Army Deserter
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Request for Investigation of Fee to Be Paid to the Captor of An Army Deserter
Description
Hugh McAlister asks that Adams bring his case directly to the accountant in the War Office, for investigation. McAlister claims a Congressional bounty of $10 for apprehending and turning in an army deserter, David Gill. William Simmons, the accountant, had refused McAlister's certificate without stating a reason. McAlister claims it is less a matter of money than a matter of justice.
year created
1799
month created
08
day created
24
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in collection
in image
note
Enclosed in McHenry to Adams, 10/25/1799.
notable person/group
John Adams
Hugh McAlister
David Gill
deserter
Accountant
William Simmons
notable location
Philadelphia
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
notable item/thing
certificate
Act of Congress
claim
investigation
notable idea/issue
justice
document number
1799082490101
page start
19
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | IDI17 (26 pages) | Collection: John Adams Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Hugh McAlister | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | John Adams | [unknown] | [n/a] |