Clothing, Arms, and Equipage for Captain McRea
Document 1797Captain Griffith McRea of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers has been ordered to recruit in North Carolina with Wilmington as his rendezvous. He believes that the clothing, arms, and equipage he requires should be forwarded by the American Packet, commanded by Captain Bell, that sails monthly between New York and Wilmington.
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Description
Captain Griffith McRea of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers has been ordered to recruit in North Carolina with Wilmington as his rendezvous. He believes that the clothing, arms, and equipage he requires should be forwarded by the American Packet, commanded by Captain Bell, that sails monthly between New York and Wilmington.
Date
10/20/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Document number
1797102015101
Page start
1
Note
Although the letter refers to "Captain McKee," it should be Captain McRea.
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Nathan Jones
Griffith McRae
Captain Bell
Notable locations
War Office
North Carolina
Wilmington
New York