Simmons Replying to Henley's November 12th Letter Regarding Extra Allowances Claimed by an Army Officer
Item
Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Title
Simmons Replying to Henley's November 12th Letter Regarding Extra Allowances Claimed by an Army Officer
Description
Simmons is replying to a letter of Henley's, dated November 12th, the subject of which was extra allowances claimed by an army officer. Simmons states that it is expected that Henley restrict himself in his payments to within the limits of the laws and established regulations. Neither permit the allowances stated by Henley as having been claimed by an army officer. If the laws or regulations do not provide for any compensation for a certain situation, the claimant must submit a statement explaining why and under what War Department order compensation ought to be given.
year created
1800
month created
11
day created
27
author
recipient
sent to location
Knoxville
in collection
in image
author note
William Simmons
recipient note
David Henley
notable person/group
David Henley
William Simmons
army officer
War Department
notable location
Knoxville Tennessee
notable item/thing
payments
regulations
claim
compensation
document number
1800112721055
page start
308
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (1 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: 308 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | William Simmons | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | David Henley | Knoxville | [n/a] |