Completing Washington's Uniform
Document 1799Enclosed is a list of the names of the persons appointed from Virginia for the cavalry and infantry which includes those who have accepted, those who have declined, and those who have not been heard from. Because the Spring vessels have not yet arrived with the gold thread, Washington's uniform has not been completed. The stars for the epaulets will be sent with the uniform coat.
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Draft Letter
Description
Enclosed is a list of the names of the persons appointed from Virginia for the cavalry and infantry which includes those who have accepted, those who have declined, and those who have not been heard from. Because the Spring vessels have not yet arrived with the gold thread, Washington's uniform has not been completed. The stars for the epaulets will be sent with the uniform coat.
Date
05/21/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Repository
Document number
1799052100001
Page start
1
Note
Draft. Cited in Washington to McHenry, 06/06/1799.
Notable persons
George Washington
James McHenry
Mr. Alpin
Notable locations
War Department
Virginia