Reasons for seizure of public funds
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Reasons for seizure of public funds
Description
Cover letter for signed statement of officers of the garrison at West Point as to their reasons for an authorized seizure of public funds. (See "content notes")
year created
1784
month created
06
day created
21
author
sent from location
West Point
recipient
in image
content note
See image number 1784MBK06 for the officers' signed explanation as to why they felt compelled. Document number 1784012190101 has a transcription of the officers' letter. The officers' letter is dated the same date as this cover letter 21 June 1784.
notable person/group
John Pierce
William Hull
officers
Mr. Morris
sheriffs
notable location
West Point
West Point
notable item/thing
letter
deranged
knowledge
sum
relief
tranaction
alternative
arrests
circumstances
injured
responsibility
affection
power
document number
1784062160001
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | XZH20 (3 pages) | Collection: Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript file) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859) | B:392 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | William Hull | West Point | [n/a] |
| Recipient | John Pierce | [unknown] | [n/a] |