Return of 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.
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Return for Clothing Wanted for the Detachment under the Command of Captain William Hersey
6 Hats —
6 Coats — 1 Serjeants & 5 Privates
6 Vests — 1 [undecipherable] & 5 — [undecipherable]
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 Hersey Capt.
1st U.S. Sublegion
[undecipherable]
The above is to complete the troops now under Capt Hersey — some of the recruits have a new suit due them — Please issue the above — go order [undecipherable]
War Office
July 16 1794.
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
A 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.
Date
07/16/1794
Author
Recipient
Document number
1794071690201
Page start
1
Notable persons
Captain William Kersey
John Stagg
Samuel Hodgdon
Notable locations
War Office
Notable items
hats
coats
vests
shirts
woolen overals
linen overalls
shoes
stocks
clasps
socks
blankets
knapsacks
haversacks
canteens
epaulets

