Observations on Arms, Accoutrments, & Clothing

Item

Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Title

Observations on Arms, Accoutrments, & Clothing

Description

Cushing provides his assessment of the current state of arms, clothing, and accoutrments. Though his knowledge of the cavalry is limited, he believes their clothing is generally as defective as that of the other corps.

year created

1798

month created

11

day created

26

sent from location

Philadelphia

recipient

in image

notable person/group

Major General Alexander Hamilton
Thomas H. Cushing
troops
4th Regiment
cavalry

notable location

Philadelphia

notable item/thing

arms
accoutrements
clothing
queries
articles pertaining to the Cavalry
Corps
inspection returns of the 4th Regiment

document number

1798112690101

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Document instances

In image In source Location in source
[view document] (1 pages) WGJ22 (1 pages) Collection: Alexander Hamilton Papers [unknown]

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Thomas H. Cushing Philadelphia [n/a]
Recipient Alexander Hamilton [unknown] [n/a]