Supply of Troops and Treaty with Great Britain
Document 1795Hats that arrived for troops are of inferior quality than those contracted for, but necessity compelled Pickering to accept them. Due to the inferior quality, the hats were sold to the officers at half price and the hat are only expected to last half a year. Mentioned improper and mischievous accumulation of clothing. Discussed dissention pertaining to treaty with Great Britain.
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Printed Document
Description
Hats that arrived for troops are of inferior quality than those contracted for, but necessity compelled Pickering to accept them. Due to the inferior quality, the hats were sold to the officers at half price and the hat are only expected to last half a year. Mentioned improper and mischievous accumulation of clothing. Discussed dissention pertaining to treaty with Great Britain.
Date
07/17/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Collection
Document number
1795071713000
Notable persons
Anthony Wayne
Timothy Pickering
Meigs
clothier
troops
adjutant general
recruits
British
Edwin Harris
Notable locations
War Office
Fort Washington
Great Britain
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Notable items
hats
bear skin
clothing
cloathing
supplies
hat
helmet
horsemans caps
