Hats are Destitute of Cockades and Loops, Etc.
Document 1799Parker discusses the shortcomings of the hats he received, the pay of recruits, the lack of clothing, and the propriety of enlisting apprentices.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Parker discusses the shortcomings of the hats he received, the pay of recruits, the lack of clothing, and the propriety of enlisting apprentices.
Date
06/14/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Winchester, Virginia
Collection
Document number
1799061460000
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Parker
officers of my regiment have been very successful
Notable locations
Winchester, Virginia
Notable items
examining the hats that have been sent
destitute of cockades and loops
recruiting money has been received and distributed
recruit forty four men at eight dollars per man
only a part of the clothing has yet arrived
virgor to the recruiting service
propriety of enlisting apprentices
uneasiness amongst the inhabitants