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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[Received from State Dep't. Nov. 24. '394. R.P.O.401310.]
War Office November 13. 1796
Sir,
I enclose you an order on Mr. Harris for one hundred and sixty six pairs of Woollen Overalls, One hundred and sixty six pairs of Socks and one hundred and sixty six pairs of Shoes Large sizes — to be forwarded to Governors Island near New York for the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers —
As these articles are wanted immediately for detachments under orders for Norfolk and Charleston I request that you would have them sent off, to day if possible, by the way of Bound-brook and South Amboy —
I am Sir
Your obedt servant
James McHenry
Samuel Hodgdon Eqr
Type
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
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War Office
Document number
1796111800201
Page start
1
Note
Partially illegible.
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
James McHenry
Notable locations
War Office