Curious claim for pay of sundry deserters
Item
Type
Letterbook Copy
Title
Curious claim for pay of sundry deserters
Description
Refers to curious claim made by John Wait of Boston, for the pay of sundry deserters of the Massachusetts line. Argues that since the men didn't desert until after the treaty, urges propriety of claim. Fears this precedent will open a door for multiplicity of applications and involve the office in a labyrinth of business not to serve the public but to serve the views of speculating traders.
year created
1787
month created
05
day created
10
author
sent from location
New York
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
John Pierce
Joseph Howell
John Wait
Boston
deserters
Massachusetts Line
Board of Treasury
Mr. Gorham
Mr. Morris
Congress
commissioners
Mr. Dunscomb
notable location
New York
Boston
notable item/thing
claim
notable idea/issue
forfeitures by desertion
document number
1787051021055
page start
130
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | DDJ01 (355 pages) | Collection: Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853) | V:135, P:130 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Joseph Howell | New York | [n/a] |
| Recipient | John Pierce | [unknown] | [n/a] |