Discussion of Hugh McAlister & Deserter Bounty Issue, Requesting Additional Consultation & Explanation
Item
Type
Letter Signed
Title
Discussion of Hugh McAlister & Deserter Bounty Issue, Requesting Additional Consultation & Explanation
Description
Reviews the case of Hugh McAlister and the general practice for payments to those who apprehend deserters; points out that the regulation of this system depends on the construction of the governing resolution, the last resolution in the Appendix to the Articles of War. McHenry had asked that Simmons consult with the Treasury Comptroller on this issue, but notes that Simmons' previous reply did not expressly answer the question. McHenry is advocating a passage stating that soldiers _or_ citizens apprehending deserters shall be entitled to the advertised reward, as the current wording does not appear to mention civilians. Notes that Simmons' grounds for the rejection of McAlister's certificate were not stated in that rejection, and asks for an explanation.
year created
1799
month created
10
day created
17
author
sent from location
War Department, Trenton
recipient
in collection
in image
note
Enclosed in McHenry to Adams, 10/25/1799.
notable person/group
William Simmons
James McHenry
accountant
Secretary of War
Hugh McAlister
deserters
Alexander Hamilton
General Hamilton
President
citizen
officer
soldiers
comptroller of treasury
army
notable location
New Jersey
War Department, Trenton
notable item/thing
desertion
reward
pursuit of deserters
expense
apprehension
allowance
advertisement
resolution
certificates
court martial
document number
1799101700202
page start
15
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | IDI17 (26 pages) | Collection: John Adams Papers | R: 396 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | War Department, Trenton | [n/a] |
| Recipient | William Simmons | [unknown] | [n/a] |