Dicussing with Congressman Nicholas the Possibility of a Pension for Mr. Hendrick
Document 1801Simmons writes Congressman Nicholas about the claim of Benjamin Hendrick for a pension. Simmons feels that this subject is a matter for the Secretary of War, but notes that he does not deem himself knowledgeable enough to determine whether the Secretary of War will place Hendrick on the pension list under the circumstances explained to Simmons by Nicholas. Simmons suggests that a special provision by Congress would allow for Mr. Hendrick to receive his pension and guard against any disappointments.
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Author's Letterbook Copy
Description
Simmons writes Congressman Nicholas about the claim of Benjamin Hendrick for a pension. Simmons feels that this subject is a matter for the Secretary of War, but notes that he does not deem himself knowledgeable enough to determine whether the Secretary of War will place Hendrick on the pension list under the circumstances explained to Simmons by Nicholas. Simmons suggests that a special provision by Congress would allow for Mr. Hendrick to receive his pension and guard against any disappointments.
Date
01/22/1801
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Accountant's Office
Document number
1801012221155
Page start
358
Notable persons
Congressman
John Nicholas
William Simmons
Benjamin Hendrick
secretary of war
congress
Notable locations
Accountant's Office
Notable items
pension
act of congress
papers
claim
special provision