An Advance of One-Third
Document 1798In settling the accounts for retained rations at the garrisons on the seaboard and at the several recruiting rendezvous, McHenry proposes that an advance of one-third of the contract price, previous to its augmentation, may be allowed.
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War department October 31st 1798
Sir,
In settling the Accounts of Officers for retained Rations at the Garrisons on the Seaboard and at the several recruiting rendezvous, I am of Opinion that an advance of One third on the Contract price of the Ration previous to its augmentation, rejecting parts of Cents, may be allowed —
Sam Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
James McHenry
William Simmons Esqr
Accountant
of the War Department
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
In settling the accounts for retained rations at the garrisons on the seaboard and at the several recruiting rendezvous, McHenry proposes that an advance of one-third of the contract price, previous to its augmentation, may be allowed.
Date
10/31/1798
Author
Recipient
Document number
1798103100101
Page start
1
Notable persons
William Simmons
James McHenry
officers
garrison
accountant
Secretary of War
Notable locations
recruiting rendezvous
seaboard
Notable items
accounts
retained rations
recruiting
contract price
advance