Handwritten requisition for articles of clothing from Anthony Wayne to the superintendent of the clothing department, issued on June 22nd, 1793

Description:

Handwritten requisition for articles of clothing from Anthony Wayne to the superintendent of the clothing department, issued on June 22nd, 1793. The text of the requisition is as follows: "The Superintendent of the Clothing Department will issue for the use of a detachment of Capt. Cranford's Company of Rifle Men the following articles of clothing viz Pairs Shoes - 17 Shirts - 17 Pairs linen overalls - 17" The text on the lower left reads: "Headquarters Hobson's Choice June 22, 1793" The text on the lower right reads" "Campbell Smith Ensign & Paymaster 4th Sub Legion" followed by a signature from Anthony Wayne. Text on the verso reads: "Mr. Smith's - For Cloathing [sic] for 4th Sub Legion June 22nd, 1793 No. 3"

Date Issued:

1793-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Subject Topic:

Military Clothing

Subject Name:

Wayne, Anthony and Smith, Campbell

Format:

Orders, Military

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/7D17373A-5167-4C5D-AE66-012751017219