Financial Reimbursement for State Expenses
Document 1795The Secretary at War discusses the protection of the Kentucky frontier with Governor Shelby. Kentucky is seeking financial reimbursement from the federal government for military expenditures. Addressed peace with Indian Nations and that it is unnecessary to expend energy on quickly reimbursing expenses.
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Type
Letterbook
Description
The Secretary at War discusses the protection of the Kentucky frontier with Governor Shelby. Kentucky is seeking financial reimbursement from the federal government for military expenditures. Addressed peace with Indian Nations and that it is unnecessary to expend energy on quickly reimbursing expenses.
Date
11/21/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Collection
Document number
1795112100101
Page start
1
Notable persons
Isaac Shelby
Timothy Pickering
militia guards
scouts
George Washington
Indian Nation
paymaster
Notable locations
Kentucky
War Office
Notable items
accounts
pay
vouchers
settlement