Detailed Discussion on the Fabrication of Various Kinds of Clothing, Etc.

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Type

Letter Signed

Description

Bruff complains that the articles forwarded to his company are less than those listed on the invoice and he goes into much detail on the articles he still needs. The tailor who makes the cloth is reported to be punctual and honest but he says there a deficiency of trimmings. He observes that soldiers are sent unseasonal clothing and remarks on other errors in distribution.

Date

06/09/1799

Sent from

Baltimore

Document number

1799060980201

Page start

1

Note

Cited in Hodgdon to Bruff, 06/13/1799.

Notable persons

Samuel Hodgdon
James Bruff
Harris
tailor
Mr. Francis

Notable locations

Philadelphia
Baltimore

Notable items

articles
invoice
cartouch boxes
canteent
artillery sergeants coats
camp kettles
bayonet scabbards
yards scarlet ratinet
coats
cloth
trimmings
regulated prices
equipment
blanket vests
linen
warm seasons or climates
cockades
eagles
half gaiters
frills
expense
overalls
buckle
gravel
belts
leather
armor
contracts
inspections