Rules Regarding Compensation of Officers
Document 1800Secretary of War passed along letter and accounts of Bruff to Simmons. Simmons gave detailed description of the 2nd Article of the Regulations Respecting Extra Allowances to Officers. Simmons accused Bruff of making extravagant charges regarding room allowances and authorized only a reasonable reimbursement.
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Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Description
Secretary of War passed along letter and accounts of Bruff to Simmons. Simmons gave detailed description of the 2nd Article of the Regulations Respecting Extra Allowances to Officers. Simmons accused Bruff of making extravagant charges regarding room allowances and authorized only a reasonable reimbursement.
Date
03/25/1800
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Accountant's Office
Document number
1800032521355
Page start
51
Notable persons
Captain James Bruff
William Simmons
Secretary of War
Notable locations
Norfolk, Virginia
Accountant's Office
Baltimore
Notable items
regulations
expenses
room
quarters
barracks
reimbursement
compensation
charge
unreasonable expenses
rent
certificate
Regimental coats