Issue of Painted Knapsacks for Recruits
Document 1800Letter, directs issue of painted knapsacks for recruits.
Order in favor of Capt. John Harris for 10 knapsacks Intendant of Stores Office Philadelphia 29th, Dec. 1800 Sir, Be pleased to issue to the order of Capt. John Harris of the third Regt. of Infantry Ten painted Knapsacks, for the use of Recruits at the rendezvous in this city under his command, agreeably to his return dated this day. Your most obedient Servant, Samuel Hodgson Mr. John Harris
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Intendant of Stores Office
Philadelphia 29th Decr 1800
Sir
Be pleased to issue to the order of Capt John Heth of the third Regt of Infantry Ten painted Knapsacks, for the use of Recruits at the rendezvous in this city under his command, agreeably to his Return dated this day.
Your most obedient Servant
Samuel [undecipherable: Hodgdon?]
Mr John Harris
[undecipherable]
[Ordeman favor of Capt John Heth for 10 Knapsacks]
[undecipherable signature]
Type
Letter Signed
Description
Letter, directs issue of painted knapsacks for recruits.
Date
12/29/1800
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Document number
1800122928101
Page start
1
Notable persons
John Harris
Samuel Hodgdon
Captain John Heth
recruits
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Notable items
knapsacks
issue
rendezvous
return

