Clothing and Arms to Fort Johnston
Document 1797Twelve suits of clothing for privates and twelve stands of arms and accoutrements should be transported by water to Sergeant Philip Williams at Wilmington, North Carolina. Williams belongs to McRee's company at Fort Johnston and the clothing and arms are for the recruiting service.
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[War Office 22d July 1797. Clothing & Arms to be sent to Wilmington N Carolina]
[Received from the Dept r.]
War Office, July 21. 1797.
Sir.
Please to transport, by water, to Wilmington, North Carolina to the address of Serjeant Philip Williams, commanding a small detachment of artillerists (belonging to McRee's company) at Fort Johnston. Twelve suits of clothing for privates, and twelve stands of Arms and Accoutrements for the [underline: recruiting service].
Yours respectfully.
James McHenry
Samuel Hodgdon Esqr.
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Letter Signed
Description
Twelve suits of clothing for privates and twelve stands of arms and accoutrements should be transported by water to Sergeant Philip Williams at Wilmington, North Carolina. Williams belongs to McRee's company at Fort Johnston and the clothing and arms are for the recruiting service.
Date
07/21/1797
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Recipient
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Document number
1797072100101
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Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
James McHenry
Notable locations
War Office