Letter from the War Office dated 8th May 1793 Samuel Hodgdon Esqr [stamped: Property of William L. Clements Library, University of Michigan. Permission from Library Director required to reproduce or publish. Deposit of copy in other institutions prohibited. Photocopies from Original in William L. Clements Library, University of Michigan. Permission of Library Director required for reproduction, use, publication. Deposit of this copy in other institutions is strictly prohibited.] War department, June 17th 1793 Sir I request that the clothing for the Troops at head quarters, under major general Wayne, may be immediately pack up, and forwarded to Pittsburg, agreeably to the arrangement enclosed. The troops which marched this year, have received their clothing at their recruiting rendezvous.
Beside the above a supply of clothing is to be sent to Pittsburg for the troops which will remain on the upper parts of the frontiers and at Wheeling. The precise number will be given you hereafter.
I am Sir, Your very humble Servt. H Knox Secy of War Samuel Hodgdon Esqr