Questions about Discrepancies in Accounts for Military Stores in Detroit
Item
Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Title
Questions about Discrepancies in Accounts for Military Stores in Detroit
Description
Has examined his books on military supplies in Detroit and discovered a remarkable difference on state of stores with no explanation. Has examined returns from Rivardi and has questions: when did McNiff take official charge of stores? Can he explain for differences in accounts? Seeks monthly returns, quarterly accounts, and vouchers.Believes that the Secretary of War has been apprised of any action.
year created
1799
month created
08
day created
03
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in image
notable person/group
Patrick McNiff
Samuel Hodgdon
John Jacob Rivardi
James McHenry
notable location
Philadelphia
Detroit
notable item/thing
Books
Military Supplies
Quartermaster Stores
Returns
Accounts
Vouchers
document number
1799080328155
page start
524
number of pages
2
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | BJA01 (560 pages) | Collection: Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99. | P: 524 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Samuel Hodgdon | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Patrick McNiff | [unknown] | [n/a] |