Want of clothing for troops in Connecticut
Document 1799Expresses regret that soldiers in Litchfield are in need of clothing, stating that it harms efforts to encourage recruitment into the army. Explains the deficiencies by arguing that occasions arise that it make it difficult to fulfill certain needs, and states that ships carrying materials have not yet arrived. Also upset at the report that the hats and shoes are of poor quality, which he admits has no good excuse.
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Expresses regret that soldiers in Litchfield are in need of clothing, stating that it harms efforts to encourage recruitment into the army. Explains the deficiencies by arguing that occasions arise that it make it difficult to fulfill certain needs, and states that ships carrying materials have not yet arrived. Also upset at the report that the hats and shoes are of poor quality, which he admits has no good excuse.
Date
06/21/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1799062100201
Page start
1
Notable persons
John Allen
James McHenry
army
contractor
purveyor
regiments
manufacturer
inspector
Wadsworth
Marsh
Taylor
Notable locations
Litchfield
Connecticut
Massachusetts
armory
Springfield
Notable items
Clothing
vests
overalls
kersey
cloth
coats
ships
suits
manufacture
shoes
hats
price

