Discrepancy in Stevens's Firewood Account for Governor's Island
Document 1799Refers to Stevens's request for firewood for Governor's Island. Found a small mistake on the vouchers relative to the quantity of wood purchased, although the certificate states the correct complete amount. Believes that the accountant would demand changes in the accounts be made immediately with disbursement from the Quartermaster General. Disagrees; Stevens does not work through the Quartermaster General.
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Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Description
Refers to Stevens's request for firewood for Governor's Island. Found a small mistake on the vouchers relative to the quantity of wood purchased, although the certificate states the correct complete amount. Believes that the accountant would demand changes in the accounts be made immediately with disbursement from the Quartermaster General. Disagrees; Stevens does not work through the Quartermaster General.
Date
01/21/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Repository
Document number
1799012128055
Page start
346
Notable persons
James McHenry
Samuel Hodgdon
Ebenezer Stevens
Accountant
John Wilkins
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Governor's Island
Notable items
Firewood
Vouchers
Certificate
Account