Supply of whiskey for 1795
Document 1794The Commissioner of Revenue writes that it is "extremely probable" that the supply of whiskey for 1795 will require Secretary Hamilton's attention at Pittsburg. 75,000 rations are required this day by Secretary Knox to be deposited in advance at Fort Washington. Importations of bale goods are received and expected from Great Britain.
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Printed Document
Description
The Commissioner of Revenue writes that it is "extremely probable" that the supply of whiskey for 1795 will require Secretary Hamilton's attention at Pittsburg. 75,000 rations are required this day by Secretary Knox to be deposited in advance at Fort Washington. Importations of bale goods are received and expected from Great Britain.
Date
10/15/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Treasury Department
Collection
Document number
1794101590100
Note
LC, RG 75, Letters of Tench Coxe Commissioner of the Revenue, Relating to the Procurement of Military, Naval, and Indian Supplies, National Archives.
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
Tench Coxe
Edward Carrington
Henry Knox
Alexander Scott
Matthew Ernest
Notable locations
Treasury Department
Revenue Office
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Fort Washington
Britain
Notable items
whiskey
rations
dollars
imports
importations
bale goods
clothing
contractors