Mr. McKee's Expenses
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Mr. McKee's Expenses
Description
It is recognized that the expenses entailed in the pursuit of Mr. [Griffith] McKee's duties, including the employment of special messengers to convey his corrspondence, the need for quarters at the various places he was required to visit, and horses he had to hire, should be born by the United States.
year created
1798
month created
12
day created
31
author
sent from location
War Departemnt
recipient
sent to location
War Department
in collection
notable person/group
Willaim Simmons
James McHenry
notable location
War Department
notable item/thing
messengers
correspondence
quarters
horses
hiring
expenses
post towns
notable phrase
he should remain for considerable periods at places where he could not avoid much expense
purchased horses
no reason to question the probity or honour
unavoidable expense
it may be proper to take his obligation
document number
1798123100101
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | ZJU02 (3 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | #196 |
| [view document] (3 pages) | ZJU02a (3 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | #196 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | War Departemnt | [n/a] |
| Recipient | William Simmons | War Department | [n/a] |