Money for recruiting
Document 1794Secretary Hamilton requests that the War Department Accountant direct the sum of $5000 to be placed in the hands of Samuel Meredith, Treasurer, for the use of the Department of War. $2000 will be for the pay of recruits; $1500 for the recruiting service; and $1500 for incidental expenses.
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Printed Document
Description
Secretary Hamilton requests that the War Department Accountant direct the sum of $5000 to be placed in the hands of Samuel Meredith, Treasurer, for the use of the Department of War. $2000 will be for the pay of recruits; $1500 for the recruiting service; and $1500 for incidental expenses.
Date
09/11/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Collection
Document number
1794091140000
Note
LC, RG 93, Letter Book, 1794, National Archives.
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
Joseph Howell
Henry Knox
Treasurer
Samuel Meredith
recruits
Notable locations
War Department
Notable items
sum
dollars
recruiting
expenses