Clothing for Sergeant Williams
Document 1795Sergeant Williams has not drawn woolen and linen overalls and a vest because none could be found to fit him. Since General Knox wants Williams sent to New Jersey to join the recruiting service, contractors should take his measure so he can be properly clothed.
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[Docket: War Office / of Jany 1. 1795 / to the Superintendent / Clothing]
[Received stamp: Received / [undecipherable] Dec / War Dept / [undecipherable] 401810]
Jany 1 1795 —
Dear Sir.
Will you be so obliging as accommodate the bearer, Sergeant Williams, respecting Woolen and Linen overalls and a vest— There are articles which he informs me he has not drawn, as there were none in store to fit him— Could not the Contractors have them made, taking his measure? — Genl Knox wishes that Williams may be sent to New Jersey on the recruiting service as early as possible ——
Compliments of the season attend you.
Yours Sincerely —
J. Stagg Jun
Samd Hodgdon Esqr
Type
Letter Signed
Description
Sergeant Williams has not drawn woolen and linen overalls and a vest because none could be found to fit him. Since General Knox wants Williams sent to New Jersey to join the recruiting service, contractors should take his measure so he can be properly clothed.
Date
01/01/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Document number
1795010115001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
John Stagg
Notable locations
War Office

