Is There Room in the Wagons for Soldiers' Clothing?
Document 1796The Secretary of War wants to know whether there will be room in the return wagons to Knoxville for soldiers' clothing intended for the troops in that quarter while reserving space for Captain Wade's baggage and a small medicine chest. If so, what quantity of clothing would be allowed?
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[Received from State Dep't. Nov. 24, 1894. R.P.O. 401810.]
Nov 16th
Dear Sir.
The Secretary wishes to be informed, whether there will be room in the return waggons to Knoxville, to send on any Soldier's clothing for the troops in that quarter, reserving a place for Capt: Wade's baggage, and a small Medicine chest. — If so — What quantity? —
Yours Sincerely.
[signature]
Samuel Hodgdon Eqr
[Received from State Dep't. Nov. 24, 1894. R.P.O. 401810.]
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Description
The Secretary of War wants to know whether there will be room in the return wagons to Knoxville for soldiers' clothing intended for the troops in that quarter while reserving space for Captain Wade's baggage and a small medicine chest. If so, what quantity of clothing would be allowed?
Date
11/16/1796
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Recipient
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War Office
Document number
1796111615001
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Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
John Stagg
Notable locations
War Office