Ft. McHenry Garrison Flag - Purchase Receipt

This receipt, given to Mary Pickersgill by the U.S. Army, shows that she was paid $405.90 for making the Star-Spangled Banner and $168.54 for making a smaller flag. Notes on the reverse by Maj. George Armistead, Fort McHenry's commander, indicate that he received both flags on Aug. 19, 1813.

The large garrison flag is maintained at the National Museum of American History. Location of the smaller flag is unknown.