Wintering of troops stationed in New Jersey
Document 1799Senator Dayton corresponds with McHenry on the wintering of troops stationed in New Jersey, requesting that a new contract for the supplying of rations be immediately drawn up for Dayton's brother, the mayor of Elizabethtown. Dayton adds that the present contractor may be upset with the annulment of the old contract, but that the public would be glad to learn of the savings that will be produced through the new one.
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Autograph Letter Signed
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Senator Dayton corresponds with McHenry on the wintering of troops stationed in New Jersey, requesting that a new contract for the supplying of rations be immediately drawn up for Dayton's brother, the mayor of Elizabethtown. Dayton adds that the present contractor may be upset with the annulment of the old contract, but that the public would be glad to learn of the savings that will be produced through the new one.
Date
08/19/1799
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Recipient
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Document number
1799081940501
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1
Notable persons
James McHenry
Jonathan Dayton
Elias Dayton
troops
military
contractor
Notable locations
Elizabethtown
New Jersey
military post
Carlisle
Notable items
Regiment
rations
supplies
contract