Accomodations & Clothing for Workmen, Etc.
Document 1794Ames observes that the workmen are opposed to living in barracks since they believe they deserve better lodging than that which is fit only for soldiers. Suitable lodging should be provided for them including beds with covering. When they draw their rations at different facilties, the men are scattered which makes for a loss of time. They should also be clothed differently from soldiers.
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Autograph Letter Signed
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Ames observes that the workmen are opposed to living in barracks since they believe they deserve better lodging than that which is fit only for soldiers. Suitable lodging should be provided for them including beds with covering. When they draw their rations at different facilties, the men are scattered which makes for a loss of time. They should also be clothed differently from soldiers.
Date
12/17/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Springfield
Repository
Document number
1794121780301
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1
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Partially illegible.
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
David Ames
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Springfield