Fresh Meat for the Troops

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Type

Copy of Signed Document

Description

Explains that, except in rare situations where it is impractical, contractors must furnish fresh meat to the troops at least five days of each week.

Date

06/15/1799

Sent from

New York

Document number

1799061537101

Page start

8

Note

General Orders of Major General Hamilton for publication.

Notable persons

Abraham R. Ellery
contractors
Major General Alexander Hamilton
Adjutant General

Notable locations

New York

Notable items

general orders
salt meat
contract
fresh meat