Articles Needed for Detachments at Governors Island
Document 1796Hodgdon is asked to direct Mr. Harris to forward the following articles to the men of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at Governors Island near New York: pairs of woolen overalls, pairs of socks, and pairs of shoes (large sizes). Since their detachments are under orders for Norfolk and Charleston these articles should be forwarded immediately via [?] and South Amboy.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Hodgdon is asked to direct Mr. Harris to forward the following articles to the men of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at Governors Island near New York: pairs of woolen overalls, pairs of socks, and pairs of shoes (large sizes). Since their detachments are under orders for Norfolk and Charleston these articles should be forwarded immediately via [?] and South Amboy.
Date
11/18/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Document number
1796111800201
Page start
1
Note
Partially illegible.
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
James McHenry
Notable locations
War Office