Articles of Clothing for Discharged Soldiers
Document 1794Philip Delabar, a discharged soldier, is due arrears of clothing. Stagg laments the necessity to deliver articles of clothing to discharged soldiers instead of paying them in cash.
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War department, Sept. 1. 1794.
Sir.
It appears that the bearer Philip Delabar, lately discharged as a soldier in the 2. Sub-Legion, is entitled to arrears of clothing — Please to deliver him the following articles —
One pair — Linen Overalls.
Three pair Woolen Do —
Five shirts —
Six pairs — shoes —
Two pairs — socks.
One — Blanket —
It is an unfortunate circumstance that we must deliver articles of clothing, due discharged soldiers, instead of paying them in cash — however, it cannot be remedied at present, — I have consulted the Comptroller of the Treasury this morning on the subject —
Sam Sir,
with respect,
Your obt Servt
[signature: KnHaggs[undecipherable]]
Samuel Hodgdon Esqr
[Received from State Dept. Nov. 24. 1894. R.P.O.401210.]
Type
Letter Signed
Description
Philip Delabar, a discharged soldier, is due arrears of clothing. Stagg laments the necessity to deliver articles of clothing to discharged soldiers instead of paying them in cash.
Date
09/01/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Document number
1794090115001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
John Stagg
2nd Sub Legion
Notable locations
War Department
No. 71 N. Water Street, Philadelphia
Notable items
linen overalls
woolen overalls
shirts
shoes
socks
blankets

