Compensation of David Thompson
Document 1800David Thompson, who acted as a recorder at a Court of Inquiry held at Fort Niagara by order of Major General Hamilton, should be compensated. If there is no rule that applies to his case, Simmons should act according to his judgement.
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War Department May 16. 1800.
Sir
Mr David Thompson who acted as Recorder to a Court of Enquiry held at Fort Niagara by order of Major General Hamilton is to be settled with. If no rule heretofore established applies to his case he is to be allowed a reasonable compensation respecting which the Accountant will act according to his Judgment upon the best information
Inlosed are certain papers relative to the claim transmitted by Major Gend. Hamilton —
I am Sir
Your obed Servant
James McHenry
William Simmons Esqr
Accountant.
[address leaf: War Department / May 16. 1800. / James McHenry / recd this [undecipherable] / War Department / William Simmons Esqr. / Accountant]
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
David Thompson, who acted as a recorder at a Court of Inquiry held at Fort Niagara by order of Major General Hamilton, should be compensated. If there is no rule that applies to his case, Simmons should act according to his judgement.
Date
05/16/1800
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Document number
1800051600401
Page start
1
Notable persons
William Simmons
James McHenry
David Thompson
recorder
Major General Alexander Hamilton
Notable locations
War Department
Fort Niagara
Notable items
court of enquiry
inquiry
reasonable compensation
papers
claim