Delivery of Stores
Document 1791Two loads of public stores delivered. Specifications of saddles, bridles, and halters for dragoons. Remaining accoutrements to arrive in next wagon.
8 Philadelphia 10th May 1791 Sir
The bearer comes forward with two Loads of Public stores as per the enclosed invoice. The saddles, Bridles, halters &c — are for the Draggoons, and must be religously kept for their use. On no pretence must One of these saddles bridles or other accoutrements be given out, as it would destroy the uniformity of the Calvalry which is meant to be a compleat Corps. this hint to a Man of your caution will I am certain be sufficient. The Caps for the Men will come on with the remainder of their accourtrements by the next waggon. I am Sir, Your Most Obedient servant Samuel Hodgden QMG PScript I shall want about One hundred horses to mount the Cavalry on. Will thank you to look round, and contract for such proportion of them as can be trained cheap and suitable for this purpose in the country where they are to act.
Major Isaac Craig
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