Wilkins explanation regarding some objections to his accounts
Item
Type
Document Signed
Title
Wilkins explanation regarding some objections to his accounts
Description
In responding to objections to accounts, Wilkins notes a lack of clarity regarding certain principles on scope and scale of authority of the Quarter Master General, under what conditions he may make purchases, and the nature of his military appointment which puts him under orders of the commanding general.
short description
Wilkins explanation regarding some objections to his accounts
year created
1800
month created
10
day created
07
author
sent from location
City of Washington
recipient
sent to location
Department of War
in collection
in image
notable person/group
William Simmons
John Wilkins Jr
agents
storekeepers
assistant quartermasters
boatmen
wagoners
artificers
pilots
guides
express
General Alexander Hamilton
General James Wilkinson
notable location
Department of War
City of Washington
Washington
Treasury
frontiers
Detroit
Ohio River
notable item/thing
accounts
general principles
authority
transportation of troops or stores
barracks
vessels
galleys
employment
wages
appropriations
subsistence
disbursements
certificate of delivery
cash vouchers
tar
paint
stores
document number
1800100770301
page start
1
number of pages
6
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (6 pages) | XMJ02 (6 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B: 443 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | John Wilkins, Jr. | City of Washington | [n/a] |
| Recipient | William Simmons | Department of War | [n/a] |