Estiamte for Supplies to the Marines
Document 1797Estimate for supplies to the Marines, sent to Josiah Fox.
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Estimate for Supplies to the Marines
302 Muskets complete — — — — — — @ 13.92 — 4175.46
302 Cartouch Boxes — — — — — — " 1. — 362.—
302 Powder horns with Straps — " " 69 — 242.34
302 Bayonet Belts — — — — — — " " 60 — 181.—
302 painted Knapsacks with belts " " 60 — 181.—
302 Wooden Canteens with Straps " " 20 — 72.40
22 Swords for Non Commissioned Offrs " 6. — 132.—
22 ditto belts — — — — — — — " " 67 — 14.74
3 Drums complete — — — — — — " 8. — 24.—
6 sets spare Heads for ditto — — — 1.50. — 9.—
12 Fifes with cases & Slings — — — 1. — 12.—
1000 Spare Flints — — — — — — " 4. — 4.—
Dollars. 1066.14/100
Bedding is not to be included as Hammocks will be provided for the whole Ships Company & the Marines are supplied with Blankets as part of their Clothing
Philadelphia 7th Decr 1797
Samuel Hodgdon
Mr Josiah Fox —
Type
Letterbook
Description
Estimate for supplies to the Marines, sent to Josiah Fox.
Date
12/07/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Document number
1797120728055
Page start
67
Notable persons
Josiah Fox
Samuel Hodgdon
Marines
non-commissioned officers
ships company
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Notable items
muskets
cartouch boxes
cartridge boxes
powder horns
bayonet belts
knapsacks
belts
wooden lanterns
straps
swords
drums
drum heads
fifes
flints
bedding
hammocks
blankets

