Instructions for monetary advances for pursuing deserters
Document 1797In agreement with a previous letter sent to Nehemiah Freeman on July 9th, Simmons enclosed instructions for issuing advances in payment to those pursuing deserters. Account of Finley and Cornwall for pursuing deserters was deemed extravagant and submitted to Col. Rochefontaine for remarks.
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Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Description
In agreement with a previous letter sent to Nehemiah Freeman on July 9th, Simmons enclosed instructions for issuing advances in payment to those pursuing deserters. Account of Finley and Cornwall for pursuing deserters was deemed extravagant and submitted to Col. Rochefontaine for remarks.
Date
08/25/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Accountant's Office
Document number
1797082521355
Page start
238
Notable persons
Lieutenant Nehemiah Freeman
William Simmons
Finley
Cornwall
deserters
Colonel Rochefontaine
temporary paymaster
Notable locations
West Point
Accountant's Office
New York
Notable items
instructions
advances
account
extravagant
sum