Explanation for Delay in Forwarded Packet of Vouchers
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Explanation for Delay in Forwarded Packet of Vouchers
Description
Fleming informs Simmons that he was ordered by Major Hodgdon to inspect the ordnance and military stores which takes priority over other duties.
year created
1795
month created
11
day created
30
author
sent from location
West Point
recipient
sent to location
Philadelphia
notable person/group
George Fleming
William Simmons
Capt. Bruff
Major Hodgdon
notable location
West Point
Philadelphia
notable item/thing
vouchers
packet
notable idea/issue
inspection
duties
forwarded vouchers
returns
notable phrase
five thousand dollars I received
large packet of vouchers
letter from Major Hodgdon
inspection of the ordnance and military stores
accurate return of them
nothing of equal consequence
preference to any other duties
document number
1795113070010
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | YWN15 (2 pages) | Collection: Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) | B:18 |
| [view document] (2 pages) | YWN15a (2 pages) | Collection: Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) | B:18 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | George Fleming | West Point | [n/a] |
| Recipient | William Simmons | Philadelphia | [n/a] |