Petition of Michael Van Kleeck
Item
Type
Document Signed
Title
Petition of Michael Van Kleeck
Description
Because regimental paymasters were elected by the officers of the regiment, there is no right to compensation by said officers if the paymasters, chosen by them, do not deliver the appropriate certificates. Therefore, the claim of Michael Van Kleeck is denied.
year created
1797
month created
01
day created
27
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
James McHenry
Senate of the United States
Michael Van Kleeck
fourth company of the Second Regiment of the New York Artillery
William Stevens
Agent to the Regiment
Paymaster of a Regiment
officers
Captains
Subalterns
Supreme Executive of the State
notable location
War Department
notable item/thing
final settlement certificates
arrears of pay
claim
compensation
Resolution of Congress
contract between the soldiery and the United States
election of agents
delinquencies
propriety of legislative interference
relief
liquidation
document number
1797012700101
page start
1
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (5 pages) | NMO21 (5 pages) | Collection: Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, rolls 1-3) | M1257, rolls 1-3 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Senate of the United States | [unknown] | [n/a] |