James Miller Quarter Master General regarding charges for compensation that may be highly excessive to certain individuals
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Type
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Title
James Miller Quarter Master General regarding charges for compensation that may be highly excessive to certain individuals
Description
James Miller, Quarter Master General assures William Simmons that no account has passed through his hands without consideration of the interests of the United States. Miller will comply with the requisition made by the Secretary of War as soon as notice is received of the particular cases. Miller refers to a previous letter stating that Simmons has found excessive charges and "enormous" commissions by noting that there are no specifics. Miller requests further information in order to provide proper and satisfactory explanations.
short description
James Miller Quarter Master General assures William Simmons that no account has passed through his hands without consideration of the interests of the United States.
year created
1800
month created
04
day created
29
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
sent to location
Philadelphia
in collection
in image
note
Cited in Miller to Simmons, 05/16/1800.
cited note
Cited document addressed to the War Office
notable person/group
William Simmons
James Miller
Quartermaster General
Secretary of War
notable location
Philadelphia
Accountant's Office
War Department
Quartermaster General's Office
document number
1800042970001
page start
1
number of pages
3
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | XMK23 (3 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B: 443 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James Miller | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | William Simmons | Philadelphia | [n/a] |