Soldiers Wear Only Rotten Rags, Etc.
Document 1796In addition to enclosing the returns of ordnance stores and clothing, Kateisen stresses the urgency of the need for coats, hats, vests, and linen overalls at Fort Johnston. The soldiers have nothing but rotten rags to wear during the hot weather and have responded with great murmering and discontent.
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[Addressed to: Major Hodgdon, Inspector General of Stores]
[Received from State Dep't. Nov. 24. 1801. R.P.O 401310.]
Fort Johnston July the 5 1796
Sir
I here herein inclosed, you a return of ordnance Stores at this post, also a return of cloathing both for the months of June and July. on my former letter the ninth of May 1796. I acquainted you with the want of cloathing for the Soldiers under my Command — which you may see by the returns I have sent you. and by the one I now send you. Coats. Vests. Hats. Linen Overalls are much wanted — the Soldiers haveing none. but old wollen rags to put on this hot weather. which causes great murmering and discontent.
The two brass field pieces are also much wanted here for the use of the company. I hope you will send them by the first opportunity — (if not already sent) none can be got here —.
I am with respect Sir
your most Obedient.
Mihail Hattisen
Capt. A: &. E
Major Hodgdon
Inspector General of Stores
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
In addition to enclosing the returns of ordnance stores and clothing, Kateisen stresses the urgency of the need for coats, hats, vests, and linen overalls at Fort Johnston. The soldiers have nothing but rotten rags to wear during the hot weather and have responded with great murmering and discontent.
Date
07/05/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Fort Johnston
Document number
1796070580101
Page start
1
Note
Cited in Hagner to Kalteisen 07/26/1796
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon, Inspector General of Stores
Michael Kalteisen
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Fort Johnston

