Manual for the Pay Department: Revised to Include April 30, 1898 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

United States War Department

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265390761 ISBN 13: 9780265390764

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A practical reference to military finance: the Manual for the Pay Department provides essential, era‑specific guidance for handling Army pay and funds.

The edition consolidates official instructions on disbursing, accounting, and the management of public moneys, with updates through April 30, 1898. It covers how departments organize pay, deposits, and fund transfers, along with the duties of chief paymasters and subordinate officers.

• Learn how funds are estimated, deposited, and reported to the Paymaster-General, and how to keep funds secure and properly allocated.
• Understand bond requirements, official responsibility, and accountability for officers and disbursing staff.
• See travel and mileage rules, the conditions for travel allowances, and how vouchers and orders must be documented.
• Explore procedures related to Indian scouts, mileage, and other special pay situations described in the Army Paymaster’s Manual.

Ideal for readers of military finance history, archival researchers, and those seeking a window into late‑19th‑century Army pay practices.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265390761
• ISBN 13: 9780265390764
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 82