Recruiting account and deserters
Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Title
Recruiting account and deserters
Description
Explains the reasons why Miller's recuiting account cannot be placed to Miller's credit on the War Department accountant's books. Speaks of a "premium" paid to soldiers who apprehend Army deserters
year created
1796
month created
07
day created
06
author
sent from location
Accountants Office
recipient
sent to location
West Point
in collection
in image
author note
Peter Hagner
recipient note
Edward Miller
notable person/group
Captain Edward Miller
Peter Hagner
clerk
John Verder
magistrate
William Seward
deserter
James Trowbridge
notable location
West Point
Accountants Office
notable item/thing
receipts
account
certificate
charges
payment
expenses
premium
apprehending
vouchers
document number
1796070621355
page start
128
