Expenses Related to Pursuing Deserters
Document 1797Expenses incurred in the pursuit of deserters should be paid with the necessary discretion so as not to create an unnecessary burden on the public. The paymaster is not responsible for persons involved in this business who die or who do not return so he should not be charged with the related expenses.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Expenses incurred in the pursuit of deserters should be paid with the necessary discretion so as not to create an unnecessary burden on the public. The paymaster is not responsible for persons involved in this business who die or who do not return so he should not be charged with the related expenses.
Date
08/22/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Document number
1797082200001
Page start
1
Notable persons
William Simmons
James McHenry
Notable locations
War Office