Contract for Supplying War Department with Clothing for the Army
Item
Type
Copy of Signed Document
Title
Contract for Supplying War Department with Clothing for the Army
Description
Copy of contract between Alexander Hamilton and William Young and George Dannacker, contractors, for supplying clothing to War Department for the Army. Describes procedures for inspection of quality. Schedule of articles are for infantry and cavalry.
year created
1792
month created
10
day created
22
author
secondary recipient
in collection
in image
note
Appears that one page is missing. Hamilton prefaces his paragraphs by number that begins "fourthly"
recipient note
William Young; George Dannacker.
notable person/group
Alexander Hamilton
William Young
George Dannacker
Secretary of Treasury
army
contractors
infantry
cavalry
inspector
Secretary of War
drummers
fifers
notable item/thing
contract
supply
clothing
cloth
materials
patterns
coats
extra prices
schedule
hats
vests
woolen overalls
linen overalls
shoes
shirts
socks
blankets
stocks
stock clasps
pairs of socks
pairs of shoes
leather breeches
boots
stockings
rifle shirts
document number
1792102290101
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | NHA08 (3 pages) | Collection: Rawle Papers, 3 Official Correspondence, Attorney for U.S. District of P.A., 1791-1800. | P: 40 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | William Young | [unknown] | George Dannacker; |