Two Dollars Per Recruit
Document 1798It should be understood that two dollars is allowed by law to the officer for each recruit he enlists. This should be sufficient to cover all expenses of the enlistment and if he needs barracks or quarters he should apply to the contractor to provide them and include the hire in his account.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
It should be understood that two dollars is allowed by law to the officer for each recruit he enlists. This should be sufficient to cover all expenses of the enlistment and if he needs barracks or quarters he should apply to the contractor to provide them and include the hire in his account.
Date
09/28/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Repository
Document number
1798092800101
Page start
1
Notable persons
William Simmons
James McHenry
Notable locations
War Department