Clothing for a Detachment at Fort Mifflin

Item

Type

Letter Signed

Title

Clothing for a Detachment at Fort Mifflin

Description

Harris is asked to deliver the designated articles of clothing to Major William McRea at Fort Mifflin for the use of a detachment of the First Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers, under marching orders. Writing paper is also required for the use of the garrison at Fort Mifflin.

year created

1800

month created

10

day created

10

sent from location

Intendant of Stores Offiice, Philadelphia

recipient

in image

notable person/group

John Harris
Samuel Hodgdon
William McRea

notable location

Intendant of Stores Office, Philadelphia

notable item/thing

privates' shirts
pairs of shoes
pairs of socks
knapsacks
haversacks
wooden canteens
a blanket

notable phrase

quires
requisition

document number

1800101028201

page start

1

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Document instances

In image In source Location in source
[view document] (2 pages) XLG04 (2 pages) Collection: Subject File of the Naval Records Collection B:721
[view document] (2 pages) XLG04a (2 pages) Collection: Subject File of the Naval Records Collection B:721

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Samuel Hodgdon Intendant of Stores Offiice, Philadelphia [n/a]
Recipient John Harris [unknown] [n/a]