Extra Allowance for Officers Traveling with no Proximity to Military Posts
Document 1798Hamilton, Commander-and-Chief, and General Pinckney agreed officers should receive an additional allowance while traveling. It was further specified that there should be rates outlined so officers do not abuse the extra allowances. Further discussion on the subject.
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Hamilton, Commander-and-Chief, and General Pinckney agreed officers should receive an additional allowance while traveling. It was further specified that there should be rates outlined so officers do not abuse the extra allowances. Further discussion on the subject.
Date
11/30/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Collection
Document number
1798113040000
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Notable persons
James McHenry
Alexander Hamilton
General Pinckney
officers
inspectors
quartermasters
Commander-and-Chief
President
Adams
Notable locations
Philadelphia
military posts
road
New York
fortification
Notable items
allowance
expenses
bills
compensation
pay
horse