Letter from Captain Henry Carberry Frederick Town Maryland listing equipment for his Company
Document 1792Captain Carberry lists items of equipment received, presumably in preparation for operations in support of General Wayne expedition against Indians in summer of 1792. Items include canteens with straps, sundry clothing; common tents; camp kettles; for the use of his company. At the bottom of the document, Carberry comments about a particular item short of the number mentioned.
Letter from Capt Carberry 24 June 1792 Mr. Wm Knox Philadephia [Stamped: Received from State Dep’t, Nov. 24, 1894, R.P.O. 401310.] Fredrick Town June 24 1792 Sir Of Samuel Hodgdon Esqr. I request this day by the hands of Matthew Linn 3 Hhds No. 5,6,7 - 1 box No. 13 - 4 Arm [page torn] No. 1,2,3,4, said to contain sundry clothing, Arms and Accoutrement as per Invoice there with sent - Also 12 Common Tents, 10 Camp Kettles, 6 [axes?] and 50 Canteens & Straps - for the use of my Company. I am, Sir, Your humble Servant H. Carbery P.S. So far as we have examined the Articles, agree with the Invoice, except the Socks, that are seven pairs short of the number mentioned. H. C. [Stamped: Received from State Dep’t, Nov. 24, 1894, R.P.O. 401310.]
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