Recruiting account and deserters

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Type

Author's Letterbook Copy

Description

Explains the reasons why Miller's recuiting account cannot be placed to Miller's credit on the War Department accountant's books. Speaks of a "premium" paid to soldiers who apprehend Army deserters

Date

07/06/1796

Author

Peter Hagner

Recipient

Edward Miller

Sent from

Accountants Office

Repository

National Archives and Records Administration

Collection

Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)

Document number

1796070621355

Page start

128

Notable persons

Captain Edward Miller
Peter Hagner
clerk
John Verder
magistrate
William Seward
deserter
James Trowbridge

Notable locations

West Point
Accountants Office

Notable items

receipts
account
certificate
charges
payment
expenses
premium
apprehending
vouchers