Funding of Artillerists and Engineers
Item
Type
Extract of Letter
Title
Funding of Artillerists and Engineers
Description
Money and payments made to furnish artillerists and engineers with equipment, merits of appointing certain officers, and Secretary of War's involvement in the process discussed at length.
year created
1798
month created
06
day created
28
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in image
note
Enclosed in Adams, 12/31/1798.
notable person/group
James McHenry
Secretary of War
artillerists
engineers
company
officers
Chairman of Committee of Defense
congress
notable location
War Department
notable idea/issue
appointment
pay
fortifications
document number
1798062800401
page start
34
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (6 pages) | NKS02 (39 pages) | Collection: Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Reports from the Secretary of War to the Senate [5A-E6] (RG46) (M1074, roll 2) | M1704, R: 2 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Chairman of Committee of Defense | [unknown] | [n/a] |