Contents of the Brigantine Irish
Document 1785Lists the military contents of the Brigantine Irish.
Philadelphia 10th May 1785
Sir
The Brigantine Irish Commanded by Capt Dougherty that leaves this for your place on Wednesday the 11th instant, has on Board a hogshead to your address containing the following articles - Viz - 20 Coats for Infantry - 20 Ditto for Artillery - 40 White Cloth Vests 40 Pair Breeches 20 Artillery hats and 25 Linen Shirts - only from twenty to thirty suits were ordered, but as those forwarded were all on hand suitable for Artillery and they also were recruiting, I thought best to send them on. The return inclosed to the War Office shews the exact state of the remainder of the Clothing on hand - and I think it probable General Knox will direct me to purchase hats suitable for the whole of the Infantry, and the remainder for the Artillery, and I shall accordingly wait
wait to hear from him on the subject, the freight is paid, you have only to receive the hogshead and forward one a receipt therefor. Let me know if the Clothing is in every respect such as you would wish. For while so small a quantity is providing appearances may be attended to.
With Sentiments of esteem
I am Sir,
Your Most Obedient Servant
Saml Hodgdon
Commissary Stores
Major Fish
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