Advertisement of the Ration Contract for 1794
Item
Type
Copy of document
Title
Advertisement of the Ration Contract for 1794
Description
Notice is given that proposals will be received by David Henley at Knoxville in the territory southwest of the Ohio for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States during the year 1794 at the places or within the districts herein mentioned. The rations are to be furnished in such quantities sufficient for the consumption of the troops at such forts or other stationary post sas shall be established.
year created
1793
month created
08
day created
27
author
in collection
notable person/group
Treasury Department
Secretary of the Treasury
notable location
mouth of the river Tennessee
Occochappo or Bear Creek
mouth of the river Cumberland
Nashville
Bledsoe's Lick
Trace near the Great Salt Lick
Clench River
northwestern frontiers of Washington and Hamilton districts
the Virginia line
notable item/thing
one pound of bread or flour
one pound of beef or 3/4 pound of pork
half a gallon of rum, brandy, or whiskey
one quart of salt
two quarts of vinegar
two pounds of soap
one pound of candles
wholesome provisions
losses sustained by the depredations of the enemies
articles captured or destroyed
compensation
requisition
proposals
document number
1793082790010
page start
1
number of pages
4
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | ZMM05 (4 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | SD-117, B-2, RED#"166" |
| [view document] (4 pages) | ZMM05a (4 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | SD-117, B-2, RED#"166" |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Treasury Department | [unknown] | [n/a] |