Doubts Concerning the Pay of the New Jersey Troops
Document 1795Hamilton explains that he has delayed providing the money required for the New Jersey troops because he believes the estimate for that purpose is excessive. He points out that the first month's pay constitutes a poor criterion because the number of troops was greatly diminished before they left the field.
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Autograph Draft Letter
Description
Hamilton explains that he has delayed providing the money required for the New Jersey troops because he believes the estimate for that purpose is excessive. He points out that the first month's pay constitutes a poor criterion because the number of troops was greatly diminished before they left the field.
Date
01/20/1795
Author
Recipient
Repository
Collection
Document number
1795012040201
Page start
1
Notable persons
Timothy Pickering
Alexander Hamilton
New Jersey troops
Secretary of War
Notable locations
the field
Notable items
pay