Rations, pay, stores, Marines, accomodations on board
Item
Type
Document
Title
Rations, pay, stores, Marines, accomodations on board
Description
Discusses contract prices for crew rations. Pursers will act as paymasters. Military and other stores will be placed in keeping of certain officers. Officer of Marines will be in charge of accoutrements and clothing. The Captain will designate officer cabins. Stationary will be furnished by purser.
year created
1798
month created
06
day created
06
author
recipient
in image
notable person/group
James J. Deblois
War Department
James McHenry
purser for Marines
officers
seamen
Marines
notable item/thing
payroll
regulations
payment
contract price
rations
ships of war
notable idea/issue
Quasi war
document number
1798060615101
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | ZXX12 (2 pages) | Collection: Letters Sent by the Secretary of Navy to Officers, Mar 1798-Sep 1886. (RG45) (M149) | V:1, P:48-49 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | War Department | [unknown] | James McHenry; |
| Recipient | James Deblois | [unknown] | [n/a] |