Register of abstracts of audited accounts for governor's military expenses
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series is an abstract of Governor Tompkins expenditures for ordnance, military pay, and individual claims relating to the War of 1812. Information includes voucher number, date, person to whom payment was made, amount allowed, amount suspended, and amount rejected. Handwritten notes by the person reviewing the vouchers are included.
Title
- Register of abstracts of audited accounts for governor's military expenses
Quantity
- 0.2 cubic feet; 1 volume
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- A1320
Creator
Arrangement
Arranged numerically by voucher number.
Administrative History
During the War of 1812 Governor Tompkins had been an agent of both the Federal and State governments and had received and disbursed large sums of money. He was unable to produce vouchers for many of the expenditures and the comptroller's records showed him to be in debt to the state for approximately $120,000. (James Roberts, A Century in the Comptroller's Office.)
Scope and Content Note
Abstract of expenditures by Governor Daniel D. Tompkins for ordnance, pay for military service, and individual claims relating to the War of 1812.
This register is part of the effort to settle the accounts between the Comptroller's office and Governor Tompkins. The register gives voucher number, date, person to whom payment was made, amount allowed, amount suspended, and amount rejected. Handwritten notes by the person reviewing the vouchers are included.
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