Lot 171


Letter from the Commissioners of the Navy Pension Fund, Transmitting Their Annual Statement Respecting the Operation of Their Trust; Showing the Amount of the Fund, the Number of the Pensioners, and the Amount of Disbursements. January 9th, 1816. Published by William A. Davis, Washington, D.C., 1816. This is a report containing reprinted correspondence and documents from the Commissioners of the Navy Pension Fund and Secretary of the Navy B. W. Crowninshield. The report begins with correspondence from Crowninshield, speaking on behalf of the Commissioners, in which he summarizes recent developments relating to the Navy Pension Fund and the pensioners. There are several requests he makes to Congress about the fund such as improving accountability of the fund and transactions made by the prize agents, making logistical improvements to the disbursements, and allowing for increased pensions for disabled war veterans. The report also contains Papers A-E which are summarized as follows: "Paper A, which shows the amount of stock on the books of the treasury in the credit of the commissioners. Paper B--Statement of bank stock belonging to the fund. Paper C--Account of the commissioners with Thomas T. Tucker, esq. treasurer of the fund. Paper D--Abstract of warrants drawn by the secretary of the navy on the treasurer of the fund, from the first of January 1815, to the 31st December inclusive. Paper E--List of navy pensioners, with the pension allowed to each." The report may relate to the War of 1812 or another recent or contemporary war of that period. Benjamin Williams Crowninshield (1772-1851) was an American politician. He served as the 5th Secretary of the Navy during the administrations of President James Madison and President James Monroe from 1815-1818. He later served as a United States Representative from Massachusetts from 1823-1831. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request
- Dimensions: 5.25" x 8.25"
- Condition: Very Good - Excellent Condition with no missing or torn pages. It has been professionally rebound
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