Item 10294Return for Extra Whiskey for a Detachment of the first Sub Legion on standing fatigue. 14 Men. 14 Gills. C. Roht, Semfile Engr. The commisary will issue on the above return fourteen Gills of Whiskey. Greene Ville, 24th January 1796. Signed T.H. Cushing Major Commanding 1st S. Legion.
1796. A handwritten document measuring 6.75" x 6.75" Requesting return for Extra Whiskey for a detachment on standing fatigue which refers to long, static duties such as guard posts, manual labor, or maintenance. A "gill" was a standard liquid measurement (¼ pint), part of the daily alcohol rations authorized by.....