Conflict with a contractor over allowances

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Type

Letter Signed

Description

Addresses the issue of a contractor named John Bray who is refusing to furnish quarters for troops at his current allowance at two-and-a-half percent, holding out for his former allowance at five percent. McHenry states that if he continues to refuse to work at that allowance, a replacement be sought after.

Date

05/13/1799

Recipient

Sent from

War Department

Document number

1799051300101

Page start

1

Notable persons

Jonathan Rhea
James McHenry
contractor
troops
soldiers
recruits
John Bray
officer

Notable locations

New Brunswick
Maryland

Notable items

Quarters
allowance
contract
rations
supplies
fuel
straw
regulations
accounts
money
pay
commission