A Shortage of Vests, Knapsacks, & Canteens
Document 1798Gibson complains of a shortage of vests, knapsacks, and canteens which are essential if his recruits are ordered to march.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Gibson complains of a shortage of vests, knapsacks, and canteens which are essential if his recruits are ordered to march.
Date
10/17/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Staunton
Repository
Document number
1798101780101
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Notable persons
Major Samuel Hodgdon
Captain Alexander Gibson
John Ellison
wagoner
4th Regiment
Major Langham
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Staunton
Virginia
Notable items
public stores
clothing
invoice
privates vests
knapsacks
canteen
woolen overalls
uniform
omissions
derangement
fever
yellow fever
epidemic
drum
horseman's tent
common tent
camp kettles
arms
march