Request for swords and pistols to Pittsburgh
Document 1797Keeper of Military Stores John Harris is asked to send 63 horsemen's swords and 63 pairs of pistols to Capt. Van Rensselaer in Pittsburgh in addition to the calvary equipment ordered the day prior.
In addition to the Calvary equipments, ordered yesterday to be sent to Pittsburg, you will please to include Sixty three horsemen’s Swords, and Sixty-three pair of pistols.
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[Swords & Pistols to be Sent to Pittsburgh for Capt Van Rensselaer Troop]
War Office, March 18th 1797
Sir.
In addition to the Cavalry equipments, ordered yesterday to be sent to Pittsburg, you will please to include Sixty three horsemen's Swords, and Sixty three pair of pistols.
James McHenry
Samuel Hodgdon
[To] Mr Harris
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Keeper of Military Stores John Harris is asked to send 63 horsemen's swords and 63 pairs of pistols to Capt. Van Rensselaer in Pittsburgh in addition to the calvary equipment ordered the day prior.
Date
03/18/1797
Author
Recipient
Repository
Collection
Document number
1797031800301
Page start
1
Note
Letter is endorsed by Samuel Hodgdon
Notable persons
John Harris
Van Rensselaer
Samuel Hodgdon
James McHenry
troops
calvary
military
Notable locations
War Office
Pittsburgh
Notable items
Equipment
supplies
horsemen's swords
pistols
swords