Scarcity of Officers at West Point

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Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Description

Rochefontaine submits the muster and pay rolls for June. Due to the low number of officers at West Point, he has appointed Cadets as quarter master and pay master, and he would like them to be compensated for their work.

Date

07/12/1796

Sent from

West Point

Document number

1796071270001

Page start

1

Note

Cited in Simmons to Rochefontaine 07/16/1796

Notable persons

William Simmons
Stephen Rochefontaine
corps of artillerists and engineers
officers
cadets
quarter master
pay master

Notable locations

Philadelphia
West Point

Notable items

muster rolls
pay rolls
blank pay rolls
blank muster rolls
inspection rolls
compensation
extra service