Articles to Deliver to Lt. McKnight on the Ship of War Delaware
Document 1798McHenry gives Harris a list of articles to deliver to Lieutenant McKnight on board the Delaware. If he is missing any of the items in the list he should let McHenry know as soon as possible so that they can procured.
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Mr John Harris. Sir War Department 29th May 1798
Be pleased to deliver to Lieutenant McRea for the Marines on board the Frigate United States the following Articles. Vizt
1 Serjeants Suit of Cloathing,
10 Privates ...... do
3 pair Serjeants knots
4 Swords and belts
17 Knapsacks
5 Stands of Arms
5 Cartridge Boxes
4 Drum Heads. —
Type
Letterbook Copy
Description
McHenry gives Harris a list of articles to deliver to Lieutenant McKnight on board the Delaware. If he is missing any of the items in the list he should let McHenry know as soon as possible so that they can procured.
Date
06/15/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Document number
1798061515155
Page start
53
Notable persons
John Harris
James McHenry
Lieutenant McKnight
storekeeper
marines
Notable locations
War Department
Notable items
Ship of War
Delaware
sergeants suit of clothing complete
musicians suit of clothing complete
privates suit of clothing complete
corporals suit of clothing complete
hangers for non commissioned officers
knapsacks
musket flints
prickers and brushes
blankets
cutlasses
in store
procured without delay