Supply of Troops and Treaty with Great Britain

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Type

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

Recipient

Sent from

War Office

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