Transforming Infantry Clothing into Artillery Clothing, Etc.
Document 1796Articles of infantry clothing can be appropriated to make up the deficiency in artillery clothing in Colonel Rochefontaine's return if the buttons are changed. They are in the hands of the Contractor and should be ready soon. The other articles required are in the stores including: drums, wooden shells, brass shells, sets of heads, receipt books, and stationery.
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[Mr John Harris's return of Stationery Supplies wanted at West Point 16 Novemr 1796]
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[Received from State Dep't. Nov. 24. 1894. R.P.O. 401310.]
[Addressed: Saml Hodgdon Esqr]
Sir,
Such Articles of Infantry Clothing as could be appropriated to make up the deficiency of Artillery Clothing in Colo Rochefontaine's Return by having the Buttons changed, are in the hands of the Contractors & will be ready in a few days.
The other Articles demanded, are in Store, as follows: — vt —
24b Drums —
95 Mallets — Wooden (returned as damaged)
0 " — Brass — ~ ~ "
10 Snares —
33 Jets of Beads —
36a [undecipherable] Hooks & sundry other Articles of Stationery — Fools Cap — Pens & Quills are deficient.
Yours most Obedt Sert.
Jno Harris 15th Novr 1796
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Articles of infantry clothing can be appropriated to make up the deficiency in artillery clothing in Colonel Rochefontaine's return if the buttons are changed. They are in the hands of the Contractor and should be ready soon. The other articles required are in the stores including: drums, wooden shells, brass shells, sets of heads, receipt books, and stationery.
Date
11/15/1796
Author
Recipient
Document number
1796111580001
Page start
1
Note
Partially illegible.
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
John Harris