Moderation of the Contractors for Massachusetts should be rewarded.
Document 1799"...I hesitate whether the invitation ought to extend to the contractors for Massachusetts. Their price is as low as it can well be. The position heretofore intended for three regiments is in Massachusetts and it seems just that the moderation of the contractors there should be rewarded by the enjoyment of the advantage. The competition of Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey may be excited with a view to the three regiments, which were intended to placed in the vicinity of Brunswick."
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
"...I hesitate whether the invitation ought to extend to the contractors for Massachusetts. Their price is as low as it can well be. The position heretofore intended for three regiments is in Massachusetts and it seems just that the moderation of the contractors there should be rewarded by the enjoyment of the advantage. The competition of Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey may be excited with a view to the three regiments, which were intended to placed in the vicinity of Brunswick."
Date
07/29/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New York
Collection
Document number
1799072940100
Notable persons
James McHenry
Alexander Hamilton
several contractors
Notable locations
New York
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New Jersey
Brunswick
Notable items
stationing of the troops