West Points 1798 Philadelphia November 25^th 244 The inclosed observations on Arms, Accoutrements, & Cloathing, are Respectfully Submitted, in answer to the queries which you did me the honor to make, on those Subjects. I have negligently omitted a sword with appointmens to the Cavalry, of which it is not in my power to give you a ist description, but I will venture to Say, that their clothing in general, is as defective, as that of the other Corps. Whether the troops have been supplied with clothing during the several years, I know not, But, that you may have an Idea of what their Situation in this respect was, in December last, I enclose a Set of Inspection Returns of the 4^th Reg^t for that month. I have the honor to be with great Respect your ob^t Ser^t Th Cushing The Honorable Major General Alexander Hamilton