Provisioning the Westward Expedition Against the Insurgents
Document 1794The agent at Trenton and the Contractors at Philadelphia, Reading, and Lancaster will supply most of the provisions needed to get to Carlisle.For the route westward it should be ascertained whether the Contractors at Reading and Lancaster are capable of provisioning the expedition. Williams is directed to make up for any deficiencies.
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Autograph Draft Letter Signed
Description
The agent at Trenton and the Contractors at Philadelphia, Reading, and Lancaster will supply most of the provisions needed to get to Carlisle.For the route westward it should be ascertained whether the Contractors at Reading and Lancaster are capable of provisioning the expedition. Williams is directed to make up for any deficiencies.
Date
09/12/1794
Author
Recipient
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Treasury Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1794091290001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Eli Williams
Alexander Hamilton
Notable locations
Treasury Department
Philadelphia
Carlisle