Delay in Settling the Account of Lt. Staats Morris

Item

Type

Author's Letterbook Copy

Title

Delay in Settling the Account of Lt. Staats Morris

Description

The reason for the delay in settling Lt. Morris' account was his desire to receive an extra allowance that required the sanction of the Secretary of War, a situation that was exacerbated by the late calamity in Philadelphia.

year created

1794

month created

06

day created

13

author

sent from location

Accountant's Office

recipient

sent to location

Fort Fidius, Georgia

in image

notable person/group

Lieutenant Staats Morris
Joseph Howell

notable location

Fort Fidius, Georgia
Accountant's Office

document number

1794061321055

page start

146

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Document instances

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[view document] (408 pages) YGA01 (408 pages) Collection: Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853) V:137; P:146

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Joseph Howell Accountant's Office [n/a]
Recipient Staats Morris Fort Fidius, Georgia [n/a]