Clothing for Elliott's Men
Document 1792Knox is directed to issue to Lt. Elliott , of the Artillery, two sergeants, and ten privates complete suits of clothing. He also needs a drum and fifte.
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War department, May 7th 1792
No.
Issue to one Lieutenant Birket of the Artillery, two Sergeants and ten private Suits of cloaths complete — You will also furnish him with a Drum & fife —
[signature: H. Gagg? / [undecipherable]]
Mr Ljon Knox —
✓ 6 Hatts
✓ 6 coats, privates
✓ 6 vests
✓ 14 pairs linen overalls
✓ 6 cotton } shirts
✓ 19 linen }
24 pair shoes
✓ 12 pair socks
✓ 6 blankets
✓ 6 stocks
✓ 6 clasps
✓ 6 shoe buckles
[bracket] May 11th 1792
rectpt of the
above order [/bracket]
Two Sergeants & 4 privates Suits delivered on the 17th May 1792 —
[verso: Order from the War Office c. May 7th 1792 to deliver recruit Blerk — Military Clothing &c —]
[verso: No 71. Water Street. between Arch & Race —]
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Knox is directed to issue to Lt. Elliott , of the Artillery, two sergeants, and ten privates complete suits of clothing. He also needs a drum and fifte.
Date
05/07/1792
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Document number
1792050715201
Page start
1
Notable persons
William Knox
John Stagg
Lieutenant Elliott
Artillery
Notable locations
War Department
Notable items
suits of clothing
hats
private's coats
vests
linen overalls
cotton shirts
linen shirts
pairs of shoes
pairs of socks
blankets
stocks
clasps
shoe buckles

