Discussion on Allocation of Public Money
Item
Type
Autograph Letter fragment signed
Title
Discussion on Allocation of Public Money
Description
Demand for advanced money to purchase surgical instruments made, council of administration objected as to the propriety of advancing money. Commandant of the Corps stated that money previously due deserters was public funds and could be used. Ownership of the unliquidated military accounts questioned, request for official answer by Simmons;
year created
1796
month created
01
day created
23
author
sent from location
West Point
recipient
notable person/group
William Simmons
Nehemiah Freeman
Commandant of the Corps
Council of Administration
Temporary Paymaster
Captain Bruff
deserters
notable location
West Point
notable item/thing
pay
surgical instruments
money
document number
1796012370001
page start
1
number of pages
4
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | YWS11 (4 pages) | Collection: Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) | Freeman, Nehemiah |
| [view document] (4 pages) | YWS11a (4 pages) | Collection: Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) | Freeman, Nehemiah |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Nehemiah Freeman | West Point | [n/a] |
| Recipient | William Simmons | [unknown] | [n/a] |