General Wayne's complaints of inferior hats and shoes
Item
Type
Copy of Signed Document
Title
General Wayne's complaints of inferior hats and shoes
Description
Secretary Knox forwards a letter from Major General Anthony Wayne complaining of the inferior quality of hats and shoes. President Washington wants the contractors to be held accountable. Knox says he is at a loss as to how to do this, since the articles passed inspection. The shoe inspector was dismissed. Asks for ideas on how to carry out President's wish.
year created
1794
month created
05
day created
01
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in collection
in publication
in image
note
Cited in Hamilton to Rawle, 07/17/1794.
Copy, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Copy, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
cited note
Cited document sent from the War Office
notable person/group
Alexander Hamilton
Henry Knox
George Washington
Anthony Wayne
contractors
inspector
notable location
War Department
notable item/thing
hats
shoes
inspection
document number
1794050100000
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | NHA07 (3 pages) | Collection: Rawle Papers, 3 Official Correspondence, Attorney for U.S. District of P.A., 1791-1800. | P: 39 |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] | [n/a] |