Arrangements for Contracts to Provide for Men in Tennessee
Document 1797Discusses intent to supply troops of Tennessee. Acknowledges challenge of providing for an extra 500 men. Suggests that provisions come from a general fund under Col. James O'Hara rather than the district funds. Asks that he continue to provide the troops with rations temporarily until O'Hara is prepared. O'Hara will not provide until his contract is issued. Requests communication between the two of them.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Discusses intent to supply troops of Tennessee. Acknowledges challenge of providing for an extra 500 men. Suggests that provisions come from a general fund under Col. James O'Hara rather than the district funds. Asks that he continue to provide the troops with rations temporarily until O'Hara is prepared. O'Hara will not provide until his contract is issued. Requests communication between the two of them.
Date
03/29/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Treasury Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1797032990001
Page start
1
Note
Cited in Wolcott to Henly, 04/07/1797.
Notable persons
David Henly
Oliver Wolcott
James O'Hara
Notable locations
Knoxville
Treasury Department
Tennessee
Notable items
Supplies