Want of clothing for troops in Connecticut

100%

No human transcription currently available for this document.

Type

Draft Letter

Description

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

Recipient

Sent from

War Department

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