Letter from Captain Henry Carberry Frederick Town Maryland listing equipment for his Company
Item
Type
Letter Signed
Title
Letter from Captain Henry Carberry Frederick Town Maryland listing equipment for his Company
Description
Captain Carberry lists items of equipment received, presumably in preparation for operations in support of General Wayne expedition against Indians in summer of 1792. Items include canteens with straps, sundry clothing; common tents; camp kettles; for the use of his company. At the bottom of the document, Carberry comments about a particular item short of the number mentioned.
year created
1792
month created
06
day created
24
sent from location
Frederick Town
recipient
sent to location
Philadelphia
in collection
note
Mostly illegible
notable person/group
William Knox
Henry Carberry
War Department
War Office
notable location
Frederick Town Maryland
Philadelphia
notable item/thing
canteens with straps
sundry clothing
common tents
camp kettles
notable idea/issue
General Wayne expedition against Indians summer 1792
document number
1792062480001
page start
1
number of pages
3
transcription
Letter from Capt
Carberry 24 June 1792
Mr. Wm Knox
Philadephia
[Stamped: Received from State Dep't, Nov. 24, 1894, R.P.O. 401310.]
Fredrick Town June 24 1792
Sir
Of Samuel Hodgdon Esqr. I request this day by the hands of Matthew Linn 3 Hhds No. 5,6,7 - 1 box No. 13 - 4 Arm [page torn] No. 1,2,3,4, said to contain sundry clothing, Arms and Accoutrement as per Invoice there with sent - Also 12 Common Tents, 10 Camp Kettles, 6 [axes?] and 50 Canteens & Straps - for the use of my Company.
I am, Sir, Your humble Servant
H. Carbery
P.S. So far as we have examined the Articles, agree with the Invoice, except the Socks, that are seven pairs short of the number mentioned. H. C.
[Stamped: Received from State Dep't, Nov. 24, 1894, R.P.O. 401310.]
Carberry 24 June 1792
Mr. Wm Knox
Philadephia
[Stamped: Received from State Dep't, Nov. 24, 1894, R.P.O. 401310.]
Fredrick Town June 24 1792
Sir
Of Samuel Hodgdon Esqr. I request this day by the hands of Matthew Linn 3 Hhds No. 5,6,7 - 1 box No. 13 - 4 Arm [page torn] No. 1,2,3,4, said to contain sundry clothing, Arms and Accoutrement as per Invoice there with sent - Also 12 Common Tents, 10 Camp Kettles, 6 [axes?] and 50 Canteens & Straps - for the use of my Company.
I am, Sir, Your humble Servant
H. Carbery
P.S. So far as we have examined the Articles, agree with the Invoice, except the Socks, that are seven pairs short of the number mentioned. H. C.
[Stamped: Received from State Dep't, Nov. 24, 1894, R.P.O. 401310.]
Item sets
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
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| [view document] (3 pages) | ZLW02 (3 pages) | Collection: Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46) | B:1 |
| [view document] (2 pages) | ZLW02a (2 pages) | Collection: Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46) | B:1 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Lieutenant Colonel Henry Carberry | Frederick Town | Rev War soldier; served in the PA Line. Captain in Wayne Expedition 1792. 1794 Marylands first adjutant general. |
| Recipient | William Knox | Philadelphia | [n/a] |