Disorderly process of drawing for money
Document 1793Secretary Knox is upset that John Belli continues to draw money. This disorderly practice must be discontinued. The money must pass through O'Hara, the Quartermaster General.
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[James O. Haara Esqr
D M General]
War Department
February 16th 93 —
Sir
Appears by the enclos'd that Mr Bellis continues to draw for money. This disorderly practice must be terminated, and the money must Stop here now. The Secretary of the Treasury has not yet furnish'd the 20,000 Dollars, but it will be done next week — The sums drawn by Mr Bellis will probably be deducted — Let your accounts proceed. —
The returns mentioned, as enclos'd in Mr Bellis' letter, will be sent you by the next post. —
[signed] Henry Knox
Type
Letterbook
Description
Secretary Knox is upset that John Belli continues to draw money. This disorderly practice must be discontinued. The money must pass through O'Hara, the Quartermaster General.
Date
02/16/1793
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1793021600005
Page start
1
Notable persons
James O'Hara
Henry Knox
John Belli
Notable locations
War Department
Notable items
money
