Regarding a request from Lieutenant Smith
Document 1800Responds to Lieutenant Smith, politely refusing to his request on grounds that it would set an unwanted precedent and interfere with the paymaster's instructions from the Treasury.
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Draft Letter
Description
Responds to Lieutenant Smith, politely refusing to his request on grounds that it would set an unwanted precedent and interfere with the paymaster's instructions from the Treasury.
Date
03/15/1800
Author
Recipient
Repository
Collection
Document number
1800031500001
Page start
1
Notable persons
James McHenry
Smith
lieutenant
officers
paymaster general
Treasury
army
Notable items
Precedent
pay