Considerations And Documents Relating To The Claim Of Massachusetts For Expenditures During The Late War (1818)

By Harrison Gray Otis

Book Overview

Considerations and Documents Relating to the Claim of Massachusetts for Expenditures During the Late War is a historical document written by Harrison Gray Otis in 1818. The book is a collection of letters, reports, and other documents related to the claim of Massachusetts for expenditures made during the War of 1812. The book provides an in-depth look at the financial burden placed on Massachusetts during the war, including the cost of outfitting troops, providing supplies, and paying for various other expenses related to the conflict. It also includes correspondence between Massachusetts officials and federal officials regarding the state's claim for reimbursement for these expenditures.Otis, a prominent lawyer and politician from Massachusetts, was a strong advocate for the state's claim for reimbursement. His book provides a detailed and comprehensive account of the state's financial contributions to the war effort and the efforts made to secure reimbursement from the federal government.Overall, Considerations and Documents Relating to the Claim of Massachusetts for Expenditures During the Late War is an important historical document that sheds light on the financial impact of the War of 1812 on individual states and the ongoing struggle for reimbursement from the federal government.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436812305
• ISBN13: 9781436812306
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"