Instructions & Order for Delivery of Uniform Clothing to the Garrisons
Document 1796Encloses instructions for the immediate selection and delivery of uniform clothing to the garrisons, ordering Wallington to carry them out, as Col. Meigs, the officer to whom the instructions are addressed, remains very ill. Seems to grant Meigs' full authority in this matter to Wallington. Informs Wallington that much clothing should have arrived at Greeneville, he is to forward that supply to the head of the line. Advises against any delay, as the season is growing late.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Encloses instructions for the immediate selection and delivery of uniform clothing to the garrisons, ordering Wallington to carry them out, as Col. Meigs, the officer to whom the instructions are addressed, remains very ill. Seems to grant Meigs' full authority in this matter to Wallington. Informs Wallington that much clothing should have arrived at Greeneville, he is to forward that supply to the head of the line. Advises against any delay, as the season is growing late.
Date
10/08/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Detroit
Collection
Document number
1796100890001
Page start
1
Notable persons
John Wallington
Anthony Wayne
Colonel R J Meigs
Return Jonathan Meigs
assistant clothier
commissioner of Indian Goods
Notable locations
Detroit
Head Quarters
Fort Wayne
Greeneville
Fort Washington
Notable items
instructions
return
uniform clothing
very ill
clothing
complete the issue