Hats Destitute of Cockades and Loops
Document 1799"It has happened in one instance which has come to my knowledge that the hats sent on for the recruits has been destitute of cockades and loops. In a similar cse I authorize you to procure the deficiencies to be supplied and I will take care that the expense is defrayed. Where there is an agent of the War Department, you will first apply to him to have what is necessary done; but you will at all events have it done. I speak only as to hats."
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Type
Letter Signed
Description
"It has happened in one instance which has come to my knowledge that the hats sent on for the recruits has been destitute of cockades and loops. In a similar cse I authorize you to procure the deficiencies to be supplied and I will take care that the expense is defrayed. Where there is an agent of the War Department, you will first apply to him to have what is necessary done; but you will at all events have it done. I speak only as to hats."
Date
05/22/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New York
Collection
Document number
1799052237000
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
[Aaron Ogden]
agent of the War Department
Notable locations
New York
Notable items
Circular to the Commandants and Regiments
hats sent on for the recruits
destitute of cockades and loops
expense