Detailed Discussion on the Fabrication of Various Kinds of Clothing, Etc.
Document 1799Bruff 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.
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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
Author
Recipient
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

