Policy and procedures for keeping and rendering public accounts with Indian Department
Document 1792Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton prescribes forms, policies and procedures for keeping and rendering public accounts related to the Indian Department. Hamilton requests strict observance by the particular superintendents of the several departments. There is no quarter in which there is greater danger of abuse; proportional care and exactness are called for.
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Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton prescribes forms, policies and procedures for keeping and rendering public accounts related to the Indian Department. Hamilton requests strict observance by the particular superintendents of the several departments. There is no quarter in which there is greater danger of abuse; proportional care and exactness are called for.
Date
12/24/1792
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Treasury Department
Document number
1792122440101
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Notable persons
Henry Knox
Alexander Hamilton
Treasury Department
John Stagg
Indian Department
Secretary of Treasury
superintendants
superintendents
agent
chief clerk
Secretary of War
Notable locations
War Department
Treasury Department
Notable items
expenditures
supplies
accounts
receipts
contracts
commission
contingencies
abstract