Double Rations Drawn in Error

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Type

Author's Letterbook Copy

Description

Simmons received a letter from Major Darling regarding the officers under his command who drew rations for waiters. Simmons explained rules and the violation, holds Danforth accountable for $58.95 drawn by him in error for a waiter.

Date

04/16/1800

Document number

1800041621555

Page start

96

Notable persons

Lieutenant Ozeas Danforth
William Simmons
Major Darling
waiter
officer
paymaster general
16th Regiment
soldier

Notable locations

Oxford, Massachusetts
camp at Oxford

Notable items

ration
mustered
enlisted