Clothing, Arms, and Equipage for Captain McRea
Item
Type
Letter Signed
Title
Clothing, Arms, and Equipage for Captain McRea
Description
Captain Griffith McRea of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers has been ordered to recruit in North Carolina with Wilmington as his rendezvous. He believes that the clothing, arms, and equipage he requires should be forwarded by the American Packet, commanded by Captain Bell, that sails monthly between New York and Wilmington.
year created
1797
month created
10
day created
20
author
sent from location
War Office
recipient
sent to location
War Office
in collection
note
Although the letter refers to "Captain McKee," it should be Captain McRea.
notable person/group
Samuel Hodgdon
Nathan Jones
Griffith McRae
Captain Bell
notable location
War Office
North Carolina
Wilmington
New York
document number
1797102015101
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | ZPI09 (2 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B:5 |
| [view document] (2 pages) | ZPI09a (2 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B:5 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Nathan Jones | War Office | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Samuel Hodgdon | War Office | [n/a] |