Craig's Compensation
Document 1792Knox notes that Craig's conduct has been subject to the strictest examination and he is convinced that the compensation stipulated for Craig's services is inadequate. Knox will endeavor to see that satisfactory compensation is provided and will contact Samuel Hodgdon regarding past compensation. Present compensation will be as Deputy Quartermaster General.
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[Extract of a letter from Genl Knox to Major Craig relative to Additional Pay — 15 June 1792
att'd [undecipherable: J. L. Henness?]]
Extract of a letter to Major Isaac Craig from the Secretary of War dated War department 15 June 1792
" I am persuaded that your conduct since you have been in Office will bear the strictest examination I have often had the pleasure to approve it and I hope this pleasure will be often repeated."
"I am convinced the compensation stipulated is inadequate for your services and I shall endeavour that it shall be satisfactory to you as far as my power extends. I shall receive Mr. Hodgdon's information on this point for your past compensation — I conceive your present will be as a Deputy Quarter Master General"
Type
Extract of Letter
Description
Knox notes that Craig's conduct has been subject to the strictest examination and he is convinced that the compensation stipulated for Craig's services is inadequate. Knox will endeavor to see that satisfactory compensation is provided and will contact Samuel Hodgdon regarding past compensation. Present compensation will be as Deputy Quartermaster General.
Date
06/15/1792
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Repository
Document number
1792061500301
Page start
1
Note
Extract of a letter.
Notable persons
Isaac Craig
Henry Knox
Secretary of War
Samuel Hodgdon
deputy quartermaster general
Notable locations
War Department
Notable items
conduct
compensation
services
