Incentives for Musicians & Extra Allowances for Officers
Document 1799McHenry explains the pay incentives that are available for attracting drummers and fifers and the circumstances in which extra allowances are allowed for officers.
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Letter Signed
Description
McHenry explains the pay incentives that are available for attracting drummers and fifers and the circumstances in which extra allowances are allowed for officers.
Date
04/22/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1799042200001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
James McHenry
qualified musicians
each Captain
qualified drummer and fifer
Notable locations
War Department
military posts
Notable items
recruiting service
twelve regiments
service of the United States
injurious delays
pay and emoluments
clothing
set of regulations
extra allowances to Officers
the road
travelling expenses
extraordinary cases
greater allowances
special discretion of the Secretary of War
propriety
extraordinary expense
orders of the commanding officer