Winter Clothing Needed at West Point, Etc.
Document 1796Rochefontaine transmits a return of clothing needed immediately at West Point. The weather has become so inclement that the men are actually suffering for want of clothing. He asked that the clothing be sent with Lieutenant Dransy but if he cannot return immediately, send someone else. Captain Frye should be notified because he can be relied upon to inform the contractors, Manning & Smith, of the urgency of the matter.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Rochefontaine transmits a return of clothing needed immediately at West Point. The weather has become so inclement that the men are actually suffering for want of clothing. He asked that the clothing be sent with Lieutenant Dransy but if he cannot return immediately, send someone else. Captain Frye should be notified because he can be relied upon to inform the contractors, Manning & Smith, of the urgency of the matter.
Date
12/09/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
West Point
Document number
1796120980101
Page start
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Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Stephen Rochefontaine
corps
Lieutenant Dransy
Messrs Manning & Smith
Manning
Smith
Captain Frye
contractors
Corps of Artillerists and Engineers
Notable locations
Philadelphia
West Point
Governor's Idland
Notable items
return of clothing
weather
sergeant's coats
coats
vests
overalls
shirts
private's vests
shocks
shoes
musician's coats
clothing
articles
stores