Restricts the Disbursal of Extra Clothing; Assures Shipment of Tents
Document 1799Reports that the Secretary of War states that extra allowances of clothing are not permitted because the supply in the store is not enough. Sends the extra clothing from the last contract. A magazine in Boston will be established to supply clothing and tents. The Secretary believes good tents will contribute to good health.
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Author's Letterbook Copy
Description
Reports that the Secretary of War states that extra allowances of clothing are not permitted because the supply in the store is not enough. Sends the extra clothing from the last contract. A magazine in Boston will be established to supply clothing and tents. The Secretary believes good tents will contribute to good health.
Date
04/26/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Repository
Document number
1799042628555
Page start
441
Notable persons
Amos Stoddart
Samuel Hodgdon
James McHenry
Notable locations
Portland
Philadelphia
Boston
Notable items
Clothing
Contract
Tents