Confidence should be placed in agents of the government...
Document 1799Hamilton explains five points he considers essential in dealing with contractors. He stresses that the choices that affect the health and happiness of the army should be made by government agents and not by contractors.
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Autograph Draft Document
Description
Hamilton explains five points he considers essential in dealing with contractors. He stresses that the choices that affect the health and happiness of the army should be made by government agents and not by contractors.
Date
08/13/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New York
Collection
Document number
1799081340200
Notable persons
James McHenry
Alexander Hamilton
James O'Hara
General Wilkinson
Notable locations
New York
Notable items
proposed contract for the supply of the western army
the option of the contractor to furnish either beef, pork, or bacon
it is not said to whom the option shall belong as between fresh and salt meat
contract proposed for Virginia
the contentment and health of the army are placed in the discretion of the Contractor which is inadmissable
it is more reasonable that confidence should be reposed in the agents of the government than the contractors
whenever bills are issued, for parts of rations they should be payable absolutely in money
the regulation for cases in which daily issues may not exceed 50 rations is inexpedient
option as to the issuing of flour or bread ought likewise to be settled in the contract
a proportion of flour or bread ought likewise to be settled in the contract
a proportion of flour is necessary as an ingredient in the soup of the troops and for the purpose of dressing the hair
provision should be made for a deposit of nine months at remote Michilimacnac
candles and soap are at all times extremely necessary
vinegar especially in southern climates is very important to health