Clothing for Kersey's Detachment
Document 1794A return of clothing wanted for the detachment under the command of Capt. William Kersey. Stagg notes that some of the recruits are due new suits.
Return for Clothing wanted for the Detachment under the command of Captain William Kersey 6 Hats 6 Coats - 1 Serjeants & 5 Privates 6 Vests - 1 Do & 5 Do 30 Shirts - 4 Serjeants & 26 Privates 6 W. Overalls - 1 Serjeants & 5 Privates 18 L. Overalls - 3 Serjeants & 15 Privates 30 Shoes 6 Stocks 6 Clasps 12 Socks 6 Blankets 6 Knapsacks 6 Haversacks 6 Canteens 2 Epaulets (Signed) Wm Kersey Capt., 1st US. SubLegion Mr. Hodgdon - The above is to complete the troops here under Capt. Hersey - some of the recruits have a new suit due them - Please [illegible] above [per] order Jno Stagg Esq Dy Clk War Office
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