George Washington
236 documents
A Gloomy Prospect for Those Who Perform the Principal Parts in the Drama
Washington worries that the time for attracting the most promising recruits may have passed and that only the riff-raff are left to man the twelve regiments that need to be formed to face the threat …
Alexander Hamilton Papers[PRIVATE]: Uniforms
Personal opinion on uniforms for commander-in-chief. Offers Bushrod Washington as transporter of uniform to Mount Vernon.
General Collection[PRIVATE] Regulations on Uniforms
Enclosed letter for Washington's tailor regarding fixed style of uniforms for varying grades of officers. Specifics on Washington's desires for the style of uniform.
Frederick Chase Collection[PRIVATE] Rank and Commission
Relative rank of officers; remarks on Mercer's refusal of an appointment.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.[Private] Promotion of Wilkinson
Affirmed McHenry's desire to promote Wilkinson to Major General.
Dreer Collection[PRIVATE] Drawing Pay and Outfitting Soldiers
Unanticipated travel expenses necessitated spending more that the 2 months pay drawn prior to Washington's departure from Philadelphia. Regulations on uniforms not mandated.
Frederick Chase Collection[PRIVATE]
Delay in answering letters due to survey trip near Alexandria and house guests. Washington does not lay blame on McHenry for delay in recruiting due to circumstances outside his control. Advised …
General Collection
