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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.00545 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0016] January-April 1777 |
| Title | Receipt for ordnance and duffel |
| Date | 9 March 1777 |
| Author | Clark, William (fl. 1776-1779) |
| Document Type | Military document; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | States that Clark received two and a half yards of white duffle and half a yard of "Ozenb" from ordnance store. "Ozenb" is short for Ozenbrig, another name for the fabric Osnaburg. Osnaburg was a coarse linen fabric first manufactured in Prussia, but the name often was used to refer to coarse cotton similar to the original. These fabrics were often used to make various inexpensive pieces of clothing, including trousers, shirts, and jackets. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Military History Continental Army Artillery Clothing and Accessories Textile Military Uniforms |
| People | Clark, William (1770-1838) |
| Place written | Fishkill, New York |
| Theme | The American Revolution |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |