Simmons Directs Captain Henry to Evaluate the Validity of his Claim for Carriage Expenses
Item
Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Title
Simmons Directs Captain Henry to Evaluate the Validity of his Claim for Carriage Expenses
Description
Simmons confirms receipt of Captain Henry's letter of November 22nd enclosing receipts for carriage hire. The regulations regarding extra compensation for officers detached on special assignment stipulate that each officer shall be allowed a specific per diem amount specified therein. Simmons provides the specific regulations governing expenses for officers detached on public service so that Henry can determine the validity of his claim.
year created
1800
month created
12
day created
04
author
sent from location
Accountant's Office
recipient
sent to location
Portland, Maine
in collection
in image
author note
William Simmons
recipient note
Captain John Henry
notable person/group
Captain John Henry
William Simmons
officers
notable location
Portland, Maine
Accountant's Office
notable item/thing
receipts
carriage hire
regulations
compensation
claim
public service
account
document number
1800120421055
page start
314
Item sets
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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: 314 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | William Simmons | Accountant's Office | [n/a] |
| Recipient | John Henry | Portland, Maine | [n/a] |