Supply Difficulties at Fort Johnston
Document 1796Robeson complains that his detachment arrived at Fort Johnston after a very disagreeable passage of 29 days. He did not get a sergeant's coat, vest, woolen overalls, and shirts at Governors Island because Captain Frye had none of those articles. There is a mistake on the return to the Quartermaster because he only received nine pairs of socks.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Robeson complains that his detachment arrived at Fort Johnston after a very disagreeable passage of 29 days. He did not get a sergeant's coat, vest, woolen overalls, and shirts at Governors Island because Captain Frye had none of those articles. There is a mistake on the return to the Quartermaster because he only received nine pairs of socks.
Date
01/04/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Fort Johnston, South Carolina
Document number
1796010490002
Page start
5
Note
Enclosed in Rochefontaine to Hodgdon, 01/19/1797.
Notable persons
Stephen Rochefontaine
Jonathan Robeson
Corps of Artillerists and Engineers
Notable locations
Fort Johnston, South Carolina