A Collection of Papers, Relative to Half-Pay, and Commutation Thereof, Granted by Congress, to the Officers of the Army: Together with a Circular Lett

This collection presents important documents concerning half-pay and its commutation for Army officers, as established by Congress. It includes a significant circular letter from General Washington addressed to the various state legislatures, emphasizing the importance of these financial provisions for military personnel. The papers provide insight into the post-Revolutionary War context and the efforts to support those who served, reflecting the early governance challenges faced by the United States.