Clothing on Hand in Philadelphia

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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 ˆ 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]

Type

Document

Description

Report of Army clothing in store at Philadelphia

Date

05/17/1786

Recipient

Sent from

Philadelphia

Document number

1786051790001

Page start

1

Notable persons

Henry Knox
Mr. Warner

Notable locations

Philadelphia

Notable items

return
clothing
coats
vests
cloth breeches
leather breeches
linen overalls
blankets
leather stocks
gaiters
stock buckles
linen frock
sleeves for coats
shoes
worsted stocks
hats
shirt
woolen caps
socks
hose
report