Articles Wanted for the Sloop "Detroit"
Document 1797The Quartermaster General has appointed Hodgdon his agent in Philadelphia. Enclosed is a list of the articles wanted for the sloop "Detroit" that should be forwarded to Detroit as soon as possible.
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War-Office, April 29th 1797.
Sir.
I have received your letter of yesterday's date, informing me, that the quarter master general had appointed you his Agent in Philadelphia.
The inclosed is the list I received some time ago, from the quarter master general, of the articles wanted for the equipment of the United States Sloop Detroit — You will be pleased to take the necessary measures for procuring and forwarding the same to Detroit, as early as possible.
I am Sir,
respectfully,
Your obedient Servt
James McHenry
[Samuel Hodgdon Esqr.
Agent for the Quarter Master General.]
Type
Letter Signed
Description
The Quartermaster General has appointed Hodgdon his agent in Philadelphia. Enclosed is a list of the articles wanted for the sloop "Detroit" that should be forwarded to Detroit as soon as possible.
Date
04/29/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Document number
1797042900101
Page start
1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
James McHenry
Notable locations
War Office