Conflict with a contractor over allowances
Document 1799Addresses 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.
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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
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Repository
Collection
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

