Clarifying the Jurisdiction and Span of a Decision by the Secretary of War
Document 1801Simmons refers Secretary Dexter to his decision of January 8th in favor of Lt. Saunders' claim for expenses claimed while detained at Simmons' office by order of the commanding officer. Claims by others have come forward, and Simmons wishes for Dexter to clarify whether this decision is meant to work in favor of all like claims or only in the case of Lt. Saunders.
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Author's Letterbook Copy
Description
Simmons refers Secretary Dexter to his decision of January 8th in favor of Lt. Saunders' claim for expenses claimed while detained at Simmons' office by order of the commanding officer. Claims by others have come forward, and Simmons wishes for Dexter to clarify whether this decision is meant to work in favor of all like claims or only in the case of Lt. Saunders.
Date
01/17/1801
Author
Recipient
Document number
1801011721155
Page start
352
Notable persons
Samuel Dexter
William Simmons
Lieutenant Saunders
Secretary of War
commanding officer
officers
Notable items
claims
expenses
compensation
duty