Advances for the Indian Trade
Document 1796Respecting the advance to be laid on the goods destined for the Indian trade, McHenry's directions are that only one-third of the cost of the goods be added, which should equal the expense of transportation, Byers' salary, and other charges. If one-third is not sufficient, Byers should increase it only enough to meet these expenses.
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Letterbook
Description
Respecting the advance to be laid on the goods destined for the Indian trade, McHenry's directions are that only one-third of the cost of the goods be added, which should equal the expense of transportation, Byers' salary, and other charges. If one-third is not sufficient, Byers should increase it only enough to meet these expenses.
Date
03/17/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Document number
1796031700055
Page start
15
Note
Cited in McHenry to Hooker, 04/14/1798.
Notable persons
James Byers, Jr.
James McHenry
Notable locations
War Office