Requested Advice on Method of Charging U.S. for Expenses

Item

Type

Letter Signed

Title

Requested Advice on Method of Charging U.S. for Expenses

Description

Phelps and Sanford enclosed bill related to the storage and maintenance of arms and clothing for U.S. They were uncertain on how to charge the government for their services and therefore requested guidence.

year created

1800

month created

02

day created

14

sent from location

New Haven

recipient

sent to location

War Department

in image

notable person/group

William Simmons
James McHenry
Phelps
Sanford
Messrs. Phelps & Sanford
contractor

notable location

War Department
New Haven

notable item/thing

blanks
receipts
arms
clothing

notable idea/issue

cost
expense
charge
storage
damage
guidelines
delivery

document number

1800021400201

page start

1

number of pages

5

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Document instances

In image In source Location in source
[view document] (2 pages) ZJY07 (5 pages) Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) B: 6/9
[view document] (2 pages) ZJY07a (4 pages) Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) B: 6/9

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Phelps & Sanford New Haven [n/a]
Recipient William Simmons War Department [n/a]