Major Ford's Subsistence Account
Document 1799As commanding officer of the North Hampton expedition, Major Ford certifies that he has drawn 216 rations over the course of 54 days (four rations per day) at a cost of $32.62.
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The United States, To Major [undecipherable: Ford] for Sub[undecipherable]istence Dr.
| COMMENCEMENT. | EXPIRATION. | No. of Days. | No. of Rations per Day. | Total No. Rations. | PLACE WHERE DUE. | Price of the Ration. | AMOUNT. | REMARKS. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | | | | | | Dollars. | Cents. | |
| March 22 1799. | May 24 1799 | 62 | | | [undecipherable]ton [undecipherable]wenia | | | |
| | deduct. | 10 | | | | | | |
| | | 54 | 4 | 216 | | 15 1/[undecipherable] | 32 | 62 | Extra Rations as Commanding Officer on the No[rth] [H]ampton Expedition |
I CERTIFY upon honor, that [strikethrough: the above account is] just, and that I have not drawn rations in kind from the United States, or received money in lieu thereof, for or during any part of the time above charged.
[undecipherable: Nicholas Ford] late Major of Artill[ery]
Type
Document Signed
Description
As commanding officer of the North Hampton expedition, Major Ford certifies that he has drawn 216 rations over the course of 54 days (four rations per day) at a cost of $32.62.
Date
05/24/1799
Author
Recipient
Document number
1799052490101
Page start
1
Notable persons
Major Mahlon Ford
William Simmons
Notable locations
Northampton, Pennsylvania
Notable items
money
rations
Northampton expedition