Rations and Records
Type
Letterbook
Title
Rations and Records
Description
Triplett discuss the procurement of rations for the Navy and records of disbursement. Mentioned that the manner in which Triplet will receive rations will be different from Simmons.
year created
1798
month created
09
day created
12
author
sent from location
Norfolk
recipient
in collection
note
This letter was enclosed in a letter from Simmons to Accountant of the Navy, 09/21/1798.
notable person/group
William Simmons
James Triplett
James Triplet
Secretary at War
Captain
Truxton
Navy
notable location
Norfolk
Virginia
notable item/thing
travel expenses
rations
supplies
provisions
records
statement
voucher
notable idea/issue
disbursement
instructions
document number
1798091270000
page start
5
number of pages
7
