Simmons Replying to Henley's November 12th Letter Regarding Extra Allowances Claimed by an Army Officer
Document 1800Simmons is replying to a letter of Henley's, dated November 12th, the subject of which was extra allowances claimed by an army officer. Simmons states that it is expected that Henley restrict himself in his payments to within the limits of the laws and established regulations. Neither permit the allowances stated by Henley as having been claimed by an army officer. If the laws or regulations do not provide for any compensation for a certain situation, the claimant must submit a statement explaining why and under what War Department order compensation ought to be given.
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Author's Letterbook Copy
Description
Simmons is replying to a letter of Henley's, dated November 12th, the subject of which was extra allowances claimed by an army officer. Simmons states that it is expected that Henley restrict himself in his payments to within the limits of the laws and established regulations. Neither permit the allowances stated by Henley as having been claimed by an army officer. If the laws or regulations do not provide for any compensation for a certain situation, the claimant must submit a statement explaining why and under what War Department order compensation ought to be given.
Date
11/27/1800
Author
Recipient
Repository
Document number
1800112721055
Page start
308
Notable persons
David Henley
William Simmons
army officer
War Department
Notable locations
Knoxville Tennessee
Notable items
payments
regulations
claim
compensation