James Miller Quarter Master General regarding charges for compensation that may be highly excessive to certain individuals
Document 1800James Miller, Quarter Master General assures William Simmons that no account has passed through his hands without consideration of the interests of the United States. Miller will comply with the requisition made by the Secretary of War as soon as notice is received of the particular cases. Miller refers to a previous letter stating that Simmons has found excessive charges and "enormous" commissions by noting that there are no specifics. Miller requests further information in order to provide proper and satisfactory explanations.
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James Miller, Quarter Master General assures William Simmons that no account has passed through his hands without consideration of the interests of the United States. Miller will comply with the requisition made by the Secretary of War as soon as notice is received of the particular cases. Miller refers to a previous letter stating that Simmons has found excessive charges and "enormous" commissions by noting that there are no specifics. Miller requests further information in order to provide proper and satisfactory explanations.
Date
04/29/1800
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Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
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Document number
1800042970001
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1
Note
Cited in Miller to Simmons, 05/16/1800.
Notable persons
William Simmons
James Miller
Quartermaster General
Secretary of War
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Accountant's Office
War Department
Quartermaster General's Office