Seeks Information about Clothing Returns
Document 1799Refers to vouchers for clothing sent to the Purveyor. Pinkney received no instruction. Explains process outlined by the Secretary of State, the regimental paymasters will be responsible for all clothing delivered to the regiments. Pinkney must settle accounts with the Inspector General, who will communicate with the War Department. The Quartermaster General is responsible for transportation of clothing, so his receipt will enable him to adjust his account. Returns vouchers.
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Author's Letterbook Copy
Description
Refers to vouchers for clothing sent to the Purveyor. Pinkney received no instruction. Explains process outlined by the Secretary of State, the regimental paymasters will be responsible for all clothing delivered to the regiments. Pinkney must settle accounts with the Inspector General, who will communicate with the War Department. The Quartermaster General is responsible for transportation of clothing, so his receipt will enable him to adjust his account. Returns vouchers.
Date
07/25/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Intendant/ Stores Office
Repository
Document number
1799072528055
Page start
514
Notable persons
Ninnian Pinkney
Samuel Hodgdon
Tench Francis
Inspector General of the Troops
James McHenry
Paymasters
John Wilkinson
Notable locations
Houer De Grace, MD
Intendant/ Stores Office
War Department
Notable items
Vouchers
Clothing
Receipt
Account