Letter from the Secretary at War
Document 1799The Secretary at War directs the Accountant of the War Department to ascertain the legality of providing cash rewards to solidiers and citizens that apprehend deserters.
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Type
Letterbook
Description
The Secretary at War directs the Accountant of the War Department to ascertain the legality of providing cash rewards to solidiers and citizens that apprehend deserters.
Date
10/14/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1799101400001
Page start
1
Note
Enclosed in McHenry to Simmons, 10/17/1799.
Cited in Simmons to McHenry, 10/16/1799.
Cited in Simmons to McHenry, 10/21/1799.
Cited in Simmons to Adams, 10/21/1799.
Notable persons
William Simmons
James McHenry
Captain Callender Irvine
Captain Miller
Alexander Hamilton
Notable locations
War Department