Major Craig discusses supply and logistics with Pickering
Document 1795Major Craig points out to Pickering the tremendous expenses involved in procuring, preserving, and distributing beef and pork among the outposts. Pasturage and slaughering expenses are incurred in providing fresh meat. Preserved meat entails expenses due to repackaging and salting. Additionally, Craig informs Pickering that, because an Indian has been killed at Fort Franklin, funds have been disbursed to Colonel Butler for the compensation of the bereaved.
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Autograph Letter Signed
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Major Craig points out to Pickering the tremendous expenses involved in procuring, preserving, and distributing beef and pork among the outposts. Pasturage and slaughering expenses are incurred in providing fresh meat. Preserved meat entails expenses due to repackaging and salting. Additionally, Craig informs Pickering that, because an Indian has been killed at Fort Franklin, funds have been disbursed to Colonel Butler for the compensation of the bereaved.
Date
02/27/1795
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Pittsburgh
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Collection
Document number
1795022754001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Timothy Pickering
Isaac Craig
contractors
Notable locations
Pittsburgh