Issue of Painted Knapsacks for Recruits

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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

Type

Letter Signed

Description

Letter, directs issue of painted knapsacks for recruits.

Date

12/29/1800

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