Expecting a Great Personage, Etc.
Document 1797MacRea requests two pair of drum heads which he forgot to include in his order at the War Office. He will soon sign receipts for the suit and for the heads but does not have time to get an order currently because he expects a great personage on board.
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[Mr John Harris
Military Stores]
Dec 1, 1799
Sir
In getting The inclosed order at The Store Office. I forgot to get some Drum Heads included if you will Send me Two pair Heads. The will be put in an order in a few days — and I will come up and Sign Receipts for The kind rec. before and This — don't forget The [underline: Heads]. I have not time enough to get an order at This moment & I expect a great Personage in board Tomorrow
I am Sir
yours
[signed] H MacRea
[seal]
Mr M.o Harris
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
MacRea requests two pair of drum heads which he forgot to include in his order at the War Office. He will soon sign receipts for the suit and for the heads but does not have time to get an order currently because he expects a great personage on board.
Date
12/01/1797
Author
Recipient
Document number
1797120155001
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Notable persons
John Harris
William MacRea