Enabling Captain Taylor to Complete his Company
Document 1799"Permit me to inform you that Captain Jonathan Taylor of my regiment has been recruiting in the town of Lexington (in the state of Kentucky) for some time past, his last return dated the 26th July ultimo reported forty-six recruits all destitute of clothing. Captain Taylor observes that if had a supply of clothing he could soon complete his company...I have thought it my duty to state to you Captain Taylor's wants not doubting but that you will give such orders as may be necessary to enable Captain Taylor to complete his company."
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
"Permit me to inform you that Captain Jonathan Taylor of my regiment has been recruiting in the town of Lexington (in the state of Kentucky) for some time past, his last return dated the 26th July ultimo reported forty-six recruits all destitute of clothing. Captain Taylor observes that if had a supply of clothing he could soon complete his company...I have thought it my duty to state to you Captain Taylor's wants not doubting but that you will give such orders as may be necessary to enable Captain Taylor to complete his company."
Date
08/20/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
South West Point, Tennessee
Collection
Document number
1799082060100
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Butler
Jonathan Taylor
recruits
Notable locations
South West Point, Tennessee
Lexington, Kentucky
Notable items
clothing