Opinions on Financial Matters Before Congress
Document 1784Doctor Williamson sends a letter to an unknown recipient that conveys his opinions on the financial matters before Congress (pertaining to Mr. Whitmore and General Hazen).
From Doct Williamson rd Annapolis May 13 1784 Annapolis, 13th May 1784 Sir In order to know what consideration is to be had for the Losses or neglects of Mr Witmore; whose Letter is commended, the Committee wish to know what has been the Amot of his Salary & allowances daily or monthly. Did he draw any Commission or Simply receive a Salary. Is the whole of that Salary paid or does he take Certificates for Parts if any, for what Proportion? As many claims are made for money lost, It is necessary that the propriety of admitting them should be well considered. The Report of the Committee is now before Congress on the Case of your differences in opinion from Gnl Hazen but as the Amot of it is that you “have faithfully attended to your duty” the Report will hardly be call’d for in haste especially as Siveral very important matters which re- quire the attention of nine States are now pending before Congress. I am Sr your very hble Servt H Williamson
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