Concerning the salaries of office clerks
Document 1796Office clerk William Burton informs McHenry that he failed to apply for an increase in salary last year because he knew nothing about the application until months later. Burton, reminding McHenry of his meritorious service, asks for a raise.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Office clerk William Burton informs McHenry that he failed to apply for an increase in salary last year because he knew nothing about the application until months later. Burton, reminding McHenry of his meritorious service, asks for a raise.
Date
05/30/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Repository
Collection
Document number
1796053040201
Page start
1
Notable persons
James McHenry
William Burton
clerks
Congress
Notable locations
War Office
Notable items
Salary
money
dollars
appropriations