Rules Regarding Double Rations
Item
Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Title
Rules Regarding Double Rations
Description
After examination of accounts submitted by Swan, Simmons noted that double rations are only allowed to officers commanding separate posts. In the case of Brig. Gen. Wilkerson, when he ceased to be commander in chief, he lost the privilege of double rations therefore a deduction from the accounts submitted was made. Secretary of War was written for a decision on the subject and his private opinion was stated that he thought the Brig. Gen. deserved double rations, however the Sec. of War never gave an official ruling on the Brig. Gen. situation. Simmons awaited a reply.
year created
1800
month created
05
day created
20
author
sent from location
Accountant's Office
recipient
in collection
in image
author note
William Simmons
recipient note
Caleb Swan
notable person/group
Caleb Swan
William Simmons
Brigadier General Wilkerson
Secretary of War
commander in chief
commandant
comptroller of treasury
notable location
Accountant's Office
notable item/thing
double rations
document number
1800052021255
page start
150
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | YLA01 (404 pages) | Collection: Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) | V: G, P: 150-151 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | William Simmons | Accountant's Office | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Caleb Swan | [unknown] | [n/a] |