Delivery of Marquees and Tent Poles

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War Office Augt 28"1797. Marquees to be delivd for the use of the War Office &c c , War Office, August 28th.1797. Sir. Please to deliver Mr. Hodgdon, for the accommodation of his and the accountant’s office, in consequence of a removal into the country Four Marquees, with tent poles &c_____ I am, respectfully, Sir, Your obÂ : ServÂ : WM Stagg Junr by order Samuel Hodgdon Mr John Harris .

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[War Office Aug 28 1797 Marques to be deliver'd for the use of the War Office &c —]

Type

Letter Signed

Description

Stagg requests that Harris deliver four marquees with tentpoles for the use of the war office since they will be removing to the country.

Date

08/28/1797

Author

John Stagg

Recipient

John Harris

Sent from

War Office

Repository

National Archives and Records Administration

Collection

Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And

Document number

1797082800000

Notable persons

John Stagg

John Harris

Samuel Hodgdon

Notable locations

War Office

Accountant's Office

country

Notable items

marquee

tent poles

removal