Byers' Complaints, Etc.
Document 1799Amidst a discussion of sundry accounting matters, Langham apologizes if Mr. Byers had any cause for complaint but it was no fault of Langham's.The blame is on the United States since the money is due from them. Langham believes that Byers is a perfect honest man and has fairly stated what is due him. He will send him the balance of what is due him which may be forwarded if he chooses. Langham points out how slowly accounts are processed by the Accountant's Office.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Amidst a discussion of sundry accounting matters, Langham apologizes if Mr. Byers had any cause for complaint but it was no fault of Langham's.The blame is on the United States since the money is due from them. Langham believes that Byers is a perfect honest man and has fairly stated what is due him. He will send him the balance of what is due him which may be forwarded if he chooses. Langham points out how slowly accounts are processed by the Accountant's Office.
Date
11/17/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Cincinnatti
Repository
Document number
1799111780001
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Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Elias Langham
Mr. Byers
Colonel Morrow
Major Bedinger
Secretary of War
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Accountant's Office
Shepherds Town
Baltimore
Chillicothe
Scioto River
Notable items
complaint
money
reputation
accounts
public services
appoint
stores
arms