General Wayne's complaints of inferior hats and shoes
Document 1794Secretary Knox forwards a letter from Major General Anthony Wayne complaining of the inferior quality of hats and shoes. President Washington wants the contractors to be held accountable. Knox says he is at a loss as to how to do this, since the articles passed inspection. The shoe inspector was dismissed. Asks for ideas on how to carry out President's wish.
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May 1. 1794.
[Copy] of Letter
from the
Secretary of War
to the
Secretary of the Treasury
in relation to Cash
Clothing, equipt &c
& Ration
Type
Copy of Signed Document
Description
Secretary Knox forwards a letter from Major General Anthony Wayne complaining of the inferior quality of hats and shoes. President Washington wants the contractors to be held accountable. Knox says he is at a loss as to how to do this, since the articles passed inspection. The shoe inspector was dismissed. Asks for ideas on how to carry out President's wish.
Date
05/01/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Document number
1794050100000
Note
Cited in Hamilton to Rawle, 07/17/1794.
Copy, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
Henry Knox
George Washington
Anthony Wayne
contractors
inspector
Notable locations
War Department
Notable items
hats
shoes
inspection