Request for information in order to settle accounts
Item
Type
Copy of Signed Document
Title
Request for information in order to settle accounts
Description
In order for settlement to take place, Howell requests the accounts of the officers from the first raising of their companies to the time of each settlement. Asks for details regarding recruiting, supplies of clothing, incidental charges. Refers to accounts of Mr. Wertz as helpful. The counties paid each man the allowance for rifles and blankets. Number of enlisted men may be obtained from vouchers of Mease and Caldwell. Asks that St. Clair procure every information in his power and close the accounts without an appeal to Congress.
year created
1789
month created
09
day created
19
author
sent from location
Account Off, New York
recipient
in collection
notable person/group
Arthur St. Clair
Joseph Howell
Mr. Wertz
Mease
Caldwell
congress
officers
companies
counties
notable location
Account Office
, New York
notable item/thing
recruiting
clothing
incidental charges
allowance
rifles
blankets
vouchers
accounts
settlement
supplies
document number
1789091921000
Item sets
Document instances
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Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Joseph Howell | Account Off, New York | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Arthur St. Clair | [unknown] | [n/a] |