One Pair of Drumsticks for Lieutenant McRea
Document 1797Harris is directed to deliver one pair of drumsticks to Lieutenant William McRea for use of the Marine service on board the frigate "United States."
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War Office December 16th 1797
Mr. John Harris
Sir
Be Pleased to deliver to Lieutenant William McRea for the Marine Service on board the United States one pair of Drum Sticks.
James McHenry
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Davis Sir War Office 17th January 1798. —
Be pleased to deliver to Mr Joshua Humphreys or his order the Poop Lanthorn, deposited in the store for the Frigate United States, and also the Copper chains for the Same Ship. —
James Mc Henry —
Type
Letterbook Copy
Description
Harris is directed to deliver one pair of drumsticks to Lieutenant William McRea for use of the Marine service on board the frigate "United States."
Date
12/16/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Document number
1797121600255
Page start
22
Note
First item on page.
Notable persons
John Harris
James McHenry
Lieutenant William McRea
Notable locations
War Office
frigate United States
Notable items
frigate United States
drumsticks