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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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
Repository
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