Clothing, Muskets, & Flints for Lieutenant McRea
Document 1798Harris is directed to deliver eighteen Marine muskets with accoutrements, one suit of sergeant's clothing, and three dozen flints to Lieutenant William McRae for the use of the Marines on board the frigate "United States" commanded by John Barry.
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Harris 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 —
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Harris Sir — War Office January 18th 1798
Be pleased to deliver to Lieut John Mcclowny for the Frigate United States Twenty five paper Cartridges one powder horn, belt aspunning wire one Rammer and Spunge, also one worm and Ladle — proper for 20 pounders — and in addition to the above you will be pleased to supply him with Fifty five pounds of Cannon powder and Twenty Sticks of Port fires. — James Mc Henry —
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Harris Sir — War Office January 2d 1798
Be pleased to deliver to Lieut William McRea for the Marines on board the Frigate United States Two Drum Heads. James McHenry
Type
Letterbook Copy
Description
Harris is directed to deliver eighteen Marine muskets with accoutrements, one suit of sergeant's clothing, and three dozen flints to Lieutenant William McRae for the use of the Marines on board the frigate "United States" commanded by John Barry.
Date
01/10/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Document number
1798011000155
Page start
22
Notable persons
John Harris
James McHenry
Notable locations
War Office

