Pay of Lt. Campbell Smith
Document 1798Pending the Attorney General's decision on the appointment of Lt. Campbell Smith as Judge Advocate, his pay as lieutenant should be separated from that of Judge Advocate and provided to him so that he will have money on hand
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War Office February 1. 1798
Sir,
As there is a question to be decided by the Attorney General respecting the appointment of Lieutenant Campbell Smith as Judge Advocate, and as he wishes for some money immediately; it will be proper to separate his pay as Lieutenant from that of Judge advocate in order to his accommodation?
I am Sir
with respect
Your obedt Servant
James McHenry
William Simmons Eqr
Accountant of the
War department
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Pending the Attorney General's decision on the appointment of Lt. Campbell Smith as Judge Advocate, his pay as lieutenant should be separated from that of Judge Advocate and provided to him so that he will have money on hand
Date
02/01/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Document number
1798020100201
Page start
1
Notable persons
William Simmons
James McHenry
Notable locations
War Office