Seeks Information about Clothing Returns

Item

Type

Author's Letterbook Copy

Title

Seeks Information about Clothing Returns

Description

Refers to vouchers for clothing sent to the Purveyor. Pinkney received no instruction. Explains process outlined by the Secretary of State, the regimental paymasters will be responsible for all clothing delivered to the regiments. Pinkney must settle accounts with the Inspector General, who will communicate with the War Department. The Quartermaster General is responsible for transportation of clothing, so his receipt will enable him to adjust his account. Returns vouchers.

year created

1799

month created

07

day created

25

sent from location

Intendant/ Stores Office

recipient

sent to location

Houer De Grace, MD

in image

notable person/group

Ninnian Pinkney
Samuel Hodgdon
Tench Francis
Inspector General of the Troops
James McHenry
Paymasters
John Wilkinson

notable location

Houer De Grace, MD
Intendant/ Stores Office
War Department

notable item/thing

Vouchers
Clothing
Receipt
Account

document number

1799072528055

page start

514

number of pages

2

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Document instances

In image In source Location in source
[view document] (2 pages) BJA01 (560 pages) Collection: Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99. P: 514

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Samuel Hodgdon Intendant/ Stores Office [n/a]
Recipient Ninian Pinckney Houer De Grace, MD [n/a]