Double Rations for Officers

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Type

Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Description

Hamilton explained that only those officers commanding permanent or distinct posts, such as fortified posts, should be entitled to double rations.

Date

01/15/1800

Recipient

Sent from

New York

Document number

1800011537000

Notable persons

Caleb Swan
Alexander Hamilton
officers
Commanding General
Pinckney
Wilkinson
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Treasury

Notable locations

New York
War Department
district

Notable items

rations
provisions
supplies