Contract for Army Rations

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Type

Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Description

"Alexander Hamilton for and in behalf of the United States of America, and . . . Theodosius Fowler, a New York merchant, have mutually covenanted and agreed that Fowler shall supply and issue as many rations as shall be required of him for the service of the United States, during 1791 at the Western Army Posts."

Date

10/28/1790

Document number

1790102892800

Note

Fragment of a document

Notable persons

Theodosius Fowler
Alexander Hamilton
William Duer
contractor
merchant

Notable locations

post
western territory
frontier

Notable items

supplies
rations
provisions
credit
vouchers