Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786 to James Abeel
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05871 Author/Creator: Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786 Place Written: Morristown, New Jersey Type: Letter signed Date: January 19, 1780 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 38.5 cm, Width: 24 cm Order a Copy
Circular letter written to Abeel, the Deputy Quartermaster General of the Continental Army, about changes in the quartermaster's department. Indicates that the arrangement of financial business by Congress makes it necessary for them (as well as the Treasury Board) to determine war costs. Orders Abeel to follow new, more stringent accounting standards involving the use of printed certificates to specify monies owed. Sends a copy of a congressional resolution (not included).
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