Supply of Rations
Document 1792Secretary Knox writes that he depends on the recipient entirely for a supply of rations at the following posts, and also for articles in the Quarter Master's line, for medical assistance, and for means of transportation. The posts include Alexandria, Winchester, and Shepherds Town in Virginia; Baltimore, Fredericks Town, Hagers Town, and Cumberland in Maryland; and Chester, York, Carlise, and Bedford in Pennsylvania.
War department May, 3D. 1792. Sir, I beg leave to inform you that I rest upon you entirely for a supply of rations at the posts herein after mentioned, and also for articles in the Quarter Master’s line, and clean medical assistance, and for such means of of transportation as shall from time to time be directed. I am Sir respectfully, your humble servt. H. Knox Sec’y. of War Virginia 12 Alexandria 12 Winchester 10 Shepherds Town Maryland 12 Baltimore 12 Fredericks Town 12 Hagers Town 10 Cumberland (no officer yet) 12 Chester Pennsylvania York Carlise Bedford [undecipherable]
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