Establishing Responsiblity for Damage to Arms
Document 1795McLean and Van Emburgh cite their contract with the United States, the theme of which is that if any damage was done to the arms while in their care, it must be clearly established that it was their fault before any allowance is provided. The men employed for the transportation of said stores will not refund money to McLean and Van Emburgh unless they can provide that said damage was due to their neglect.
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McLean and Van Emburgh cite their contract with the United States, the theme of which is that if any damage was done to the arms while in their care, it must be clearly established that it was their fault before any allowance is provided. The men employed for the transportation of said stores will not refund money to McLean and Van Emburgh unless they can provide that said damage was due to their neglect.
Date
02/09/1795
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Recipient
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Water Street No. 113 North
Document number
1795020980201
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Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
McLean & Van Emburgh
Ayers
Captain of our boat
Captain Suydam
Notable locations
Water Street No.113 North
Bordenton
New York
Notable items
extract
damage
arms
proven
allowance
propriety
transportation
refund
chest of arms
vessel
public stores
boxes
rain and salt water
rough manner
boat
freight