Preparatory Steps for Commencing the Recruiting Service, Etc.
Document 1799Among other matters McHenry discusses the steps needed to begin the recruiting service. He notes Mr. Francis will report on the exact periods at which calculations can be made regarding certain quantities of clothing.
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[[undecipherable] at War]
[Jany 5. 1799]
Maj Gen
Alex. Hamilton d
[Private.] (1431)
Philad 5 Jany 1799
Dear Sir
Inclosed is a copy of my report. To give facility to the committee I think it would be proper that you should forth with throw the 17 propositions it contains into the form of a bill, and send me the same as soon as possible.
I shall write you on monday if possible relative to preparatory steps for commencing early the recruiting service. I expect daily a report from all [undecipherable] shewing the precise periods at which we may calculate upon certain quantities of Clothing
yours sincerely
James Wilkinson
Maj Gen
Alex Hamilton
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Among other matters McHenry discusses the steps needed to begin the recruiting service. He notes Mr. Francis will report on the exact periods at which calculations can be made regarding certain quantities of clothing.
Date
01/05/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Repository
Collection
Document number
1799010500001
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
James McHenry
Committee
Mr. Francis
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Notable items
report
recruiting service
clothing