Outlines Procedure to Order, Adjust Clothing Accounts

Item

Type

Author's Letterbook Copy

Title

Outlines Procedure to Order, Adjust Clothing Accounts

Description

All applications for clothing in the army must first be presented to General Hamilton, so that he may know in every way how the army is supplied and any returns. Suggests that Stoddard petition Hamilton for a full supply of clothing. The paymaster will be charged with adjustments to clothing accounts. Requests that receipts be presented. Expects a full supply of clothing shortly.

year created

1799

month created

07

day created

27

sent from location

Philadelphia

recipient

sent to location

Portland, Mass

in image

notable person/group

Amos Stoddard
Samuel Hodgdon
Alexander Hamilton
Paymaster

notable location

Portland, Mass
Philadelphia

notable item/thing

Clothing
Returns
Adjustments
Receipts

document number

1799072728255

page start

517

number of pages

2

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[view document] (2 pages) BJA01 (560 pages) Collection: Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99. P: 517

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Samuel Hodgdon Philadelphia [n/a]
Recipient Amos Stoddard Portland, Mass [n/a]