Inspecting the Troops
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Inspecting the Troops
Description
General Matthews has been ordered to inspect the recruits that have been enlisted by Lt. John Hancock at Kempsville, Virginia.
Major William Alexander is ordered to muster and inspect the recruits enlisted by Capt. Callendar Irvine at Carlisle.
Major William Alexander is ordered to muster and inspect the recruits enlisted by Capt. Callendar Irvine at Carlisle.
year created
1798
month created
11
day created
27
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
sent to location
War Department
in collection
notable person/group
William Simmons
James McHenry
accountant
recruits
Lieutenant John Hancock
Major William Alexander
recruits
Captain Callendar Irvine
Secretary of War
Peter Hagner
notable location
Carlisle
Kempsville
Virginia
Pennsylvania
War Department
notable item/thing
blank muster rolls
muster
document number
1798112700201
page start
1
number of pages
2
