Quarter Master McClellan 3d June 1796 Rec’d 10 - Samuel Hodgdon Philadelphia [Stamped: Received from State Dep’t. Nov. 24, 1894, R.P.O. 401310] [Stamped: Received from State Dep’t. Nov. 24. 1894. R. P. O. 401310.] West Point 3d June 1796 Sir I am directed by Col: Tousard to inform you that this Garrison is in great need of Summer Clothing, the undernoted will be very necessary to furnish the Men with previous to their leaving this place Viz 50 Helmets, Plumes and Cockades 15 Serjeants Costs 15 [Serjeants] Vests 15 pr [Serjeants] Epaulettes 500 pair privates Linen overalls, very few have been issued this Season 12 Musicians Coats 250 Linen Knapsacks, none have been sent to this Garrison; the greater part are either worn out or unfit for Service - Captain Fleming has issued Raw Hide Knapsacks they will not answer & have been Retd the [Here?]
50 Blankets Col: Rochefontaine nearly the commencement of last month, requested me to make an estimate of the Clothing , necessary to complete an allowance of six Months, for three Battalions, which was added to my Return representing the State of the Store, on the first of the Month, which I suppose has come to hand, The great need we have for the above Mentioned Clothing, to enable the Men to leave this Garrison, has induced Col: Tousard to order me to make this request; Your putting into execution as expeditiously as possible will contribute very [essential?] comfort of the Men.
With great respect I have the Honor to be, Sir, Your most Obt Servant Jno McClellan [illegible] Q. Master