Regarding a compensation claim by Col. Dinsmore
Item
Type
Draft Letter
Title
Regarding a compensation claim by Col. Dinsmore
Description
Regarding a claim by Col. Silas Dinsmore, a recently-resigned colonel appointed by General Knox who is now making claim for compensation. Asks for the General's opinion on it. Adds that he considers Col. Dinsmore to be an intelligent, industrious, and upright servant of the public.
year created
1800
month created
03
day created
28
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Henry Knox
James McHenry
Silas Dinsmore
agent
Cherokee
Indians
committee
notable location
Philadelphia
Cherokee Nation
notable item/thing
Salary
resignation
dollars
expense
compensation
pay
rations
journey
service
appointments
document number
1800032800001
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | BRV11 (4 pages) | Collection: James McHenry Papers | B: 5, 4 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |