Explains Clothing Contracts in Preparation for Autumn

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Type

Extract of Letter

Description

Outlines instructions to supply clothing, explaining the lateness of the season. Concerned that clothing be produced before autumn. Links clothing with recruitment. Requests communication with officers.

Date

07/10/1799

Author

James McHenry

Repository

National Archives and Records Administration

Collection

Letters Received (Letterbook Copies) by Maj. Thomas Cushing, Commanding Troops on the Mississippi, Apr 5, 1799-Nov 2, 1799. (RG98)

Document number

1799071000201

Page start

1

Note

Extract of a letter. Recipient cannot be confirmed from image.

Notable persons

James McHenry
Thomas Cushing

Notable items

overalls
vests
clothing
winter