Critique of Simmons Regarding Capt. Vance's Pay
Document 1799The appointment of Capt. Vance and the duration of his office were wholly beyond Simmons' competency. Vance was appointed by special authority and was to be considered in office until his appointment was revoked or until his business was completed. If there were doubts on the subject of his pay Simmons should have applied to the authority that appointed him.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
The appointment of Capt. Vance and the duration of his office were wholly beyond Simmons' competency. Vance was appointed by special authority and was to be considered in office until his appointment was revoked or until his business was completed. If there were doubts on the subject of his pay Simmons should have applied to the authority that appointed him.
Date
08/21/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Document number
1799082100301
Page start
1
Note
Cited in Simmons to McHenry, 08/22/1799.
Notable persons
William Simmons
James McHenry
Captain Samuel Vance
accountant
Secretary of War
deputy paymaster
volunteers
militia
paymaster general
quartermaster general
General McPherson
western army
troops
Notable locations
Northampton
Pittsburgh
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
War Department
Notable items
Northampton Expedition
pay
appointment
muster rolls
pay rolls
dissmissal
accounts
settlement
claim
compensation
balance