Letter from Secretary of War authorizing double rations to Brigadier General Wilkinson
Document 1800Regarding the question of double rations to Brigadier General Wilkinson, Dexter relates that he is entitled to his claim because of the nature of his command on the western frontier. Cannot yet offer opinion on Major Cushing's claim.
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[letter of the Secretary
allowance of rations to the
Calts on Recruiting
General McPherson
October 9 1800]
Description
Regarding the question of double rations to Brigadier General Wilkinson, Dexter relates that he is entitled to his claim because of the nature of his command on the western frontier. Cannot yet offer opinion on Major Cushing's claim.
Date
10/09/1800
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Document number
1800100900101
Page start
1
Notable persons
Caleb Swan
Samuel Dexter
Brigadier General Wilkinson
Major Cushing
General Washington
paymaster general
Secretary of War
Notable locations
War Department
frontier
Notable items
double rations