Discrepancies in Capt. Hannah's accounting practices regarding money paid his company in Winchester Virginia
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Discrepancies in Capt. Hannah's accounting practices regarding money paid his company in Winchester Virginia
Description
Captain Darke explains in a letter addressed to Major Joseph Howell, that Captain Hannah Capt. Hannah did not give credit for the money paid to his company in Winchester. He had but 75 men when they were paid at Winchester and he had no corporals. The money paid was to privates and sergeants in the amount of $166.50. Darke declares that sum should be credited to his account and declares on his honor that it is just that it should be so.
short description
Captain Darke indicates that Captain Hannah did not give accurate credit for money paid his company
year created
1792
month created
04
day created
22
author
sent from location
Berkeley
recipient
in collection
note
The content of this letter is the same as one from William Darke to Joseph Howell, dated 20 April 1792.
notable person/group
Joseph Howell
William Darke
General Butler
soldiers
privates
sergeants
Captain Stephens
notable location
Berkeley
the Ohio
Winchester
notable item/thing
bounty
payroll
document number
1792042270001
page start
1
number of pages
2
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | ZLT05 (2 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B:1 |
| [view document] (2 pages) | ZLT05a (2 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B:1 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | General William Darke | Berkeley | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Joseph Howell | [unknown] | [n/a] |