Letter to the Superintendent of Military Stores Regarding Peter Davis' Request for Clothing
Document 1795Bissell informs Hodgdon that Peter Davis, of the late artificers, requested clothing for which he possesses Hodgdon's signature. Bissell wishes Hodgdon's approval or denial of this request.
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[Letter from Capt Bissell
Feby 20. 1795
Rec March 5. 1795]
Middletown Feby 20. 1795
Sir
Peter Davies of the Late Artificers has made application to me for Clothing which appears to be due him, & has your Certificate of the Articles which he wishes to obtain Viz a Coat one Vest one Hat; I did not conceive I could give out those Articles, Unless your wish, he is very Poor, & cannot go to Philadelphia without more cost then the Articles are worth; if you will please to inform if you wish me to give out the Articles, will thank you
with the greatest respect
I am
Sir
your Obed humble Servt
Russell Bissell Capt
a Sub. Legion
Saml Hodgdon Esqr
Type
Letter Signed
Description
Bissell informs Hodgdon that Peter Davis, of the late artificers, requested clothing for which he possesses Hodgdon's signature. Bissell wishes Hodgdon's approval or denial of this request.
Date
02/20/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Middletown
Collection
Document number
1795022080001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Russell Bissell
Peter Davis
artificers
Notable locations
Middletown
Philadelphia
Notable items
clothing
coat
vest
hat
certificate of the articles
clothing
supplies
provisions