Destitute Soldiers Furnished Own Rations

Item

Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Title

Destitute Soldiers Furnished Own Rations

Description

Enclosed receipt rolls and vouchers. Williams furnished his men and himself with rations, bounty, and contingent expenses due to lack of contractor to supply necessary goods. Williams seeking repayment through the Secretary of War and Col Rochefontaine.

year created

1797

month created

02

day created

01

sent from location

Fort Johnston

recipient

in image

notable person/group

William Simmons
Philip Williams

notable location

Fort Johnston

document number

1797020170201

page start

1

number of pages

3

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Document instances

In image In source Location in source
[view document] (3 pages) YYG19 (3 pages) Collection: Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) Williams, Phillip
[view document] (3 pages) YYG19a (3 pages) Collection: Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) Williams, Phillip

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Philip Williams Fort Johnston [n/a]
Recipient William Simmons [unknown] [n/a]