I stand charged with monies unaccounted for...
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
I stand charged with monies unaccounted for...
Description
Lieutenant Henley is sorely distressed to learn that he has been charged with monies unaccounted for in the books of the War Department. He will do whatever is necessary to clear his name and reputation.
year created
1797
month created
10
day created
31
author
recipient
in image
notable person/group
Samuel Henley
William Simmons
late Secretary of War, General Knox
Conductor of Military Stores in the Western Country
Colonel O'Hara, late Quartermaster General
John Bellier, late Deputy Quartermaster General
Daniel Haragan, late Deputy Quartermaster General
notable location
Fort Wayne
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Hobsons Choice
notable item/thing
war office books
advance pay
subsistance
rations
vouchers
public money
notable phrase
I have too great regard for my name and country to do any action unworthy of either
document number
1797103170002
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | YXD11 (4 pages) | Collection: Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Samuel Henley | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | William Simmons | [unknown] | [n/a] |