Issues with General Wilkinson and the Contractor
Document 1793In order to avoid misunderstandings with the contractor, Hamilton stresses the need for General Wilkinson to include Hamilton's instructions in all of his contracts with said contractor.
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63. Treasury Department
May 19. 1793
Sir
I have the honor to inclose an extract of a letter from me of this date to General Wilkinfon, on a question of some importance lately raised by the Contractors.
I ned not [strikethrough: observe] of how much moment it is [strikethrough: to the] that, the Commanding General should without delay establish with the Contractors the construction which I put on the Contract; about which I have no idea that they can mean any Serious Difficulty; [undecipherable] With respect I have the honor to be &—
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Type
Autograph Draft Letter
Description
In order to avoid misunderstandings with the contractor, Hamilton stresses the need for General Wilkinson to include Hamilton's instructions in all of his contracts with said contractor.
Date
05/13/1793
Author
Recipient
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Treasury Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1793051340001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Alexander Hamilton
Notable locations
Treasury Department