Woolen Overalls for Lieutenant McRea
Document 1798Harris is directed to deliver eight pairs of woolen overalls to Lieutenant McRea for the use of the Marines on board the frigate "United States."
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War Officer March 2d 1798
Mr. John Harris
Sir
Be pleased to deliver to Lieutenant McRea for the Marines on board the Frigate “United States” Two Coats, three Vests, one Linnen Overalls, six Woolen Overalls, three shirts, three pair of Shoes, one pair of Socks, two stocks and clasps, six blankets and two Knapsacks.
James McHenry
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Harris Sir War Office March 5th 1798.
Be pleased to deliver to Lieutenant Mullow-ny for the Frigate United States one Worm and Ladle for 24 pounders. —
Harris Sir War Office March 7th 1798.
Be pleased to deliver to Capt. Truxtun Ten Brass three pound Howitzers. —
n Harris Sir War Office March 7th 1798. —
Be pleased to [underline: deliver] to Tench Francis Esqr. Purveyor so much of the flannel as he may think proper for the purpose of being made into Cartridges for the Frigates. — James Mc Henry. —
hn Harris Sir War Office March 8 1798
Be pleased to deliver to Lieutenant Mullowny for proving guns for the Frigate United States, 336 pounds of Cannon powder, 6 pounds of powder for priming, 21 Paper Cartridges, 42 Shot 24 pounders & 6 Sticks port fire—
J Mc Henry.
Type
Letterbook Copy
Description
Harris is directed to deliver eight pairs of woolen overalls to Lieutenant McRea for the use of the Marines on board the frigate "United States."
Date
02/15/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Document number
1798021500655
Page start
26
Notable persons
John Harris
James McHenry
Notable locations
War Office