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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[20. Jany 1795
Secretary at War
Recorded]
Treasury Department January 20th 1795
Sir,
I have delayed placing the money required by your letter of the 8th instant, in the Treasurers hands, upon the ground of the doubts intimated in my letter of yesterday concerning the New Jersey troops.
I observe that the first months pay roll is likely to be a bad criterion, as the Troops were successively much diminished before they left the field — I am ready however to do what to you on further reflection may appear adviseable.
I have the honor to be
Sir
Your most obedt Servt
The Secretary at War
Type
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