Clothing on Hand in Philadelphia
Document 1786Report of Army clothing in store at Philadelphia
Copy of a return of Cloathing on hand at Philadelphia
May. 17. 1786
Mss.No.93
[stamped: Received from State [dept] Nov. 24. 1894 R.P.O. 401310]
Return of Cloathing on hand at Philadelphia 7 May 7th 1867
12 Coats; 5 pairs Gaiters made; 6 Hats Ë damaged; 151 Vests ___ 9 ditto [prs Gaiters] unmade; 38 Vests; 97 Pairs Cloth breeches; 328 Stock Buckles; 26 pairs breeches; 4 Pairs Leather do [breeches]; 1 Linen frock; 1 shirt; 4 Pairs Linen Overalls; 43 Sleeves for Coats; 11 woolen Caps; 14 Blankets; 2 Pairs shoes; 8 do [woolen] socks; 15 Leather Stocks; 14 Worsted Stocks; 2 pairs Hose.
Copy of the above return forwarded to General Knox this day
[following is on] Mr. Warners report May 17th 1786
24 Coats, 1 short do [coat] } Red
2 do [Coats?] blue
1 do [Coats] white
8 do [Coats] Red - damaged
178 Vests
10 do [Vests] damaged
94 pairs breeches
36 do [pairs] damaged
6 hatts do [damaged]
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