Digital Collection
2002.004.016

Orders, Military

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
1793
Collection
Extent of Description
7.5" x 6.5"
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