Account of Ebenezer Stevens
Document 1800The reference in Col. Stevens account to overalls may be adjusted without McHenry's intervention. During an inclement season, soldiers were destitute of necessary articles of dress and Col. Stevens made an offer to provide it for them. He was authorized to do so but only at a designated price. However, Col. Stevens cannot be held responsible for waste by the companies in the cutting of cloth to produce the articles.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
The reference in Col. Stevens account to overalls may be adjusted without McHenry's intervention. During an inclement season, soldiers were destitute of necessary articles of dress and Col. Stevens made an offer to provide it for them. He was authorized to do so but only at a designated price. However, Col. Stevens cannot be held responsible for waste by the companies in the cutting of cloth to produce the articles.
Date
05/02/1800
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Document number
1800050200001
Page start
1
Notable persons
William Simmons
James McHenry
Colonel Ebenezer Stevens
Captains
laborers
Captain Stille
Accountant
Notable locations
War Department
New York
West Point
Notable items
accounts
overalls
inclement season
articles of dress
clothing
cloth
pattern
fortifications
paid
York money
compensation
supplies
garrison
harbor