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Document Spotlight-More Woolen Overalls and a Medicine Chest

Your would not think there was much to say about woolen overalls. A recent blog post here told us what they were and how they were worn. So we thought we’d follow up with a specific reference. In a letter recently transcribed by Nsalomone, Henry Knox refers to a shipment of overdue overalls. The letter informs us that three boxes of them (along with a medicine chest) are finally headed to Pittsburgh. The letter was written in November, 1791, so one rather suspects that they were eagerly anticipated.

Read the original document here.

It is not too late–there are many more documents awaiting transcription. Take a moment to register (http://wardepartmentpapers.org/scripto/register.php) and choose a document to begin your adventure. You will be doing important work by adding to the historical record, and you never know what you will read!