Discussion on Allocation of Public Money
Document 1796Demand for advanced money to purchase surgical instruments made, council of administration objected as to the propriety of advancing money. Commandant of the Corps stated that money previously due deserters was public funds and could be used. Ownership of the unliquidated military accounts questioned, request for official answer by Simmons;
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Type
Autograph Letter fragment signed
Description
Demand for advanced money to purchase surgical instruments made, council of administration objected as to the propriety of advancing money. Commandant of the Corps stated that money previously due deserters was public funds and could be used. Ownership of the unliquidated military accounts questioned, request for official answer by Simmons;
Date
01/23/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
West Point
Document number
1796012370001
Page start
1
Notable persons
William Simmons
Nehemiah Freeman
Commandant of the Corps
Council of Administration
Temporary Paymaster
Captain Bruff
deserters
Notable locations
West Point
Notable items
pay
surgical instruments
money