Questions about Discrepancies in Accounts for Military Stores in Detroit
Document 1799Has examined his books on military supplies in Detroit and discovered a remarkable difference on state of stores with no explanation. Has examined returns from Rivardi and has questions: when did McNiff take official charge of stores? Can he explain for differences in accounts? Seeks monthly returns, quarterly accounts, and vouchers.Believes that the Secretary of War has been apprised of any action.
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Author's Letterbook Copy
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Has examined his books on military supplies in Detroit and discovered a remarkable difference on state of stores with no explanation. Has examined returns from Rivardi and has questions: when did McNiff take official charge of stores? Can he explain for differences in accounts? Seeks monthly returns, quarterly accounts, and vouchers.Believes that the Secretary of War has been apprised of any action.
Date
08/03/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Repository
Document number
1799080328155
Page start
524
Notable persons
Patrick McNiff
Samuel Hodgdon
John Jacob Rivardi
James McHenry
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Detroit
Notable items
Books
Military Supplies
Quartermaster Stores
Returns
Accounts
Vouchers