Letter from Secretary of War authorizing double rations to Brigadier General Wilkinson
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Title
Letter from Secretary of War authorizing double rations to Brigadier General Wilkinson
Description
Regarding the question of double rations to Brigadier General Wilkinson, Dexter relates that he is entitled to his claim because of the nature of his command on the western frontier. Cannot yet offer opinion on Major Cushing's claim.
year created
1800
month created
10
day created
09
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
notable person/group
Caleb Swan
Samuel Dexter
Brigadier General Wilkinson
Major Cushing
General Washington
paymaster general
Secretary of War
notable location
War Department
frontier
notable item/thing
double rations
document number
1800100900101
page start
1
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (5 pages) | YCC20 (5 pages) | Collection: Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94) | 145 Box Subseries, B: 6 |
| [view document] (2 pages) | YCC20a (2 pages) | Collection: Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94) | 145 Box Subseries, B: 6 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Samuel Dexter | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Caleb Swan | [unknown] | [n/a] |