Request for Investigation of Fee to Be Paid to the Captor of An Army Deserter
Document 1799Hugh McAlister asks that Adams bring his case directly to the accountant in the War Office, for investigation. McAlister claims a Congressional bounty of $10 for apprehending and turning in an army deserter, David Gill. William Simmons, the accountant, had refused McAlister's certificate without stating a reason. McAlister claims it is less a matter of money than a matter of justice.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Hugh McAlister asks that Adams bring his case directly to the accountant in the War Office, for investigation. McAlister claims a Congressional bounty of $10 for apprehending and turning in an army deserter, David Gill. William Simmons, the accountant, had refused McAlister's certificate without stating a reason. McAlister claims it is less a matter of money than a matter of justice.
Date
08/24/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Repository
Collection
Document number
1799082490101
Page start
19
Note
Enclosed in McHenry to Adams, 10/25/1799.
Notable persons
John Adams
Hugh McAlister
David Gill
deserter
Accountant
William Simmons
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Notable items
certificate
Act of Congress
claim
investigation