Drawn to Their Rendezvous Almost Naked, Etc.
Document 1799"From the progressive state of the recruiting service in the Circle under my command, I have the honor to inform you that a further supply of bounty money will be wanted as soon as it can conveniently be sent forward. There has been but a small supply of clothing furnished for the recruits and a number are now enlisted and drawn to their rendezvous almost naked, arms are much wanted for some [of] them..."
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
"From the progressive state of the recruiting service in the Circle under my command, I have the honor to inform you that a further supply of bounty money will be wanted as soon as it can conveniently be sent forward. There has been but a small supply of clothing furnished for the recruits and a number are now enlisted and drawn to their rendezvous almost naked, arms are much wanted for some [of] them..."
Date
06/12/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Danbury, Connecticut
Collection
Document number
1799061260300
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
Timothy Taylor
recruits
Notable locations
Danbury, Connecticut
Notable items
recruiting service
bounty money
clothing
arms