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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03786 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0083] January-March 1788 |
| Title | Estimates of clothing from Genl Maunsell |
| Date | 6 February 1788 |
| Author | Brett, Piercy (fl. 1788-1792) |
| Additional authors | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Document Type | Military document |
| Content Description | Written in the hand of Henry Knox. Brett encloses "an estimate of the expence of clothing from one man to eight hundred..." for Maunsell to forward to General Henry Knox, Secretary at War. Notes that Maunsell recommended him as an agent for procuring soldiers' clothing for Knox. Title from docket. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Finance Military History Military Supplies Military Uniforms Clothing and Accessories Commerce Global History and Civics Merchants and Trade |
| People | Maunsell, John (ca. 1724-1795) Brett, Piercy (fl. 1788-1792) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | London, England |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Brett was a British naval captain, and Maunsell was a British army officer. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |