Two Dollars Per Recruit
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Two Dollars Per Recruit
Description
It should be understood that two dollars is allowed by law to the officer for each recruit he enlists. This should be sufficient to cover all expenses of the enlistment and if he needs barracks or quarters he should apply to the contractor to provide them and include the hire in his account.
year created
1798
month created
09
day created
28
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
sent to location
War Department
in collection
notable person/group
William Simmons
James McHenry
notable location
War Department
document number
1798092800101
page start
1
number of pages
2
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | ZJS08 (2 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B: 59 |
| [view document] (2 pages) | ZJS08a (2 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B: 59 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | William Simmons | War Department | [n/a] |