Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Document 1798Simmons confirms that Hale's receipts for bounties paid have come to hand. Simmons also indicates that payment on these claims will be delayed until appropriations are passed by Congress.
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Type
Letterbook
Description
Simmons confirms that Hale's receipts for bounties paid have come to hand. Simmons also indicates that payment on these claims will be delayed until appropriations are passed by Congress.
Date
04/10/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Accountant's Office
Document number
1798041021355
Page start
276
Notable persons
Lieutenant David Hale
William Simmons
congress
recruits
Nicholas Fish
supervisor New York
Notable locations
Ellis's Island
Accountant's Office
Ellis Island
New York
Notable items
receipts
bounties
settlement
recruiting account
recruiting service