Instructions to Pay James Hackett and Edmund Quincy
Item
Type
Letterbook
Title
Instructions to Pay James Hackett and Edmund Quincy
Description
Informs Wentworth that the Treasurer will remit him the sum of 500 dollars for the pay of James Hackett, constituting his salary for constructing the frigate at Portsmouth. Instructs Wentworth to also pay salary to Edmund Quincy, clerk.
year created
1796
month created
01
day created
14
author
sent from location
War Accountant's Office
recipient
sent to location
Porstmouth, New Hampshire
in image
notable person/group
Joshua Wentworth
William Simmons
James Hackett
Treasurer of the United States
Samuel Meredith
constructor
Edmund H. Quincy
clerk
notable location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
War Accountant's Office
Navy Yard
Navy Yard Portsmouth
notable item/thing
remit
frigate
salary
document number
1796011421355
page start
392
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (447 pages) | YAA01 (447 pages) | Collection: Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript file) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859) | Letterbook A, P. 389 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | William Simmons | War Accountant's Office | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Joshua Wentworth | Porstmouth, New Hampshire | [n/a] |