Inquiry into Order for Flag
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Inquiry into Order for Flag
Description
Letter, discusses making flags, contracting thereof, and materials needed.
short description
Ltr, dis making flags/ materials needed
year created
1797
month created
02
day created
02
author
recipient
in collection
notable person/group
John Harris
John Stagg Jr
Captain Elliott
Secretary of War
notable location
Mud Island Fort
Knoxville
Tellico
western forts
notable item/thing
there is no Flag for the garrison
has offered to make one if materials are furnished
sends a return of the quantity of Bunting necessary
but previous to giving an order please let me know if you have a sufficient supply in store and whether it will be more advisable to accept offer or have the flag made here
he says he understands the business having made several for our western forts
dispatches
tomorrow we send for post
red bunting
white bunting
blue bunting
thread
white linen fine
fly
hoist
document number
1797020215201
page start
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