Commends his transmission of public money to Boston in compliance
with Hamilton's instructions of 20 Nov. and remarks that "every unau-
thorized disposition of Public money ought to be avoided"; points out
that it is impossible for Hamilton to authorize any contravention of the
Collection Act [of 31 July 1789].
; ; Professor Stout aims to break two myths: 1) that directors have a legal duty to maximize shareholder value;and 2) that maximizing shareholder value is the best thing not only for shareholders, but for society as a whole.; Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society. Vol 158, No. 4 (December 2014), pp. 364-371
Remarks: "I. . . have got so well used to West-Point fare—which is coarse enough I assure you—that I begin to think myself a pretty good Soldier"; inquires about a doctor whose furlough expired; informs her that the troops are constantly on fatigue in preparation to receive the British, who are reported embarking to come up the [Hudson] River, and mentions a rumor that the British intend to leave New York.
A letter written by Robert Morris to the Governors of States about balances due and other related financial matters, including recquisitions.; American Philosophical Society
Memorandum that cites a vote of the town's committee of correspondence, inspection, and safety regarding the payment of a bounty to those who enlist in the Continental army; signed by Nathaniel House.; Typescript transcription on microfilm.
Letter from William Shippen to Richard Henry Lee. Shippen relays his experience at the military hospital in Bethlehem, PA and describes his findings for congress. "I have attended to this matter more carefully because I saw on my first entering the army that many more brave americans fell a sacrifice to neglect and inequity in the medical departments than fell by the sword of the enemy. I saw Directors but no directions, physicians and surgeons bt too much above their business, & the care of the sick committed to young boys [...]" Shippen suggests a new system of care for sick soldiers.; American Philosophical Society
A likely draft of a letter to Anthony Todd explaining the plans for the exchange of mail between the United States, France, and England and the movement of the packet boats.; American Philosophical Society
