Charges Against Major Rivardi, Etc.

Item

Type

Letter Signed

Title

Charges Against Major Rivardi, Etc.

Description

In addition to enclosing the charges against Major Rivardi by fellow officers, McHenry stresses the importance of continuing to work with the current contractor until a new contract can be arranged with another contractor. It is imperative that the flow of supplies to the troops not be interrupted.

year created

1799

month created

02

day created

15

author

sent from location

War Department

recipient

in image

notable person/group

Alexander Hamilton
James McHenry
Capt. [Frederick] Frye
Capt. Stoddard
Lt. [John] Hancock
Capt. [James] Bruff
Major [John Jacob] Rivardi
Colonel [Ebenezer] Stevens
troops
Mr. Smith

notable location

War Department
Fort Jay
Portland
West Point

notable item/thing

'Indian Queen" [vessel]
charges against Major Rivardi
contract
supplies
Mr. Smith's terms
reasonable price

document number

1799021500201

page start

1

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Document instances

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[view document] (3 pages) WGN17 (3 pages) Collection: Alexander Hamilton Papers R: 16

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author James McHenry War Department [n/a]
Recipient Alexander Hamilton [unknown] [n/a]