Knox Discusses the Board of Treasury's Proposals with Contractor Biddle
| Source | Name | Image(s) |
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| Collection | Society of the Cincinnati: Henry Knox Papers |  |
| Date | December 6, 1785 |
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| Author Name | Henry Knox (primary) Location: New York |
| Recipient Name | Clement Biddle (primary) Location: Philadelphia |
| Summary | Secretary at War discusses the contract for the supply of troop rations along the Ohio with Clement Biddle. |
| Document Format | Autograph Letter Signed |
| Document Notes | [not available] |
| Content Notes | [not available] |
| Related Persons/Groups | Clement Biddle; Henry Knox; contractor; ; |
| Related Places | Philadelphia; New York; Ohio; Allegheny; river; Treasury; ; |
| Keywords | rations; supply; contract; papers; ; |
| Key Phrases | [not available] |
| Transcription | H Knox New York December 6th 1785 Colonel Clement Biddle Philadelphia H Knox 600 300 _________ 180.000 750- 85 New York 6th December 1785 Dear Sir I received your faver of the 29th ultimo. Congress have I am persuaded taken every measure in their power to prevent the depredation of the Algerenes, therefore I do not believe that they will at present think proper to fit out any armed vessels You will find by the proposals of the board of treasury, which will be published in your papers, the places, at which the provisions will be issued on the Ohio. I hope, if you could make it beneficial to yourself that you might obtain the contract. On the commencement of the recruiting business again in Philadelphia I will apply to you to furnish the rations I am with sincere regards Mr Biddle your affectionate Humble servant H Knox |