Soldiers are becoming very uneasy and restless...
Document 1799Parker warns that his troops are becoming restless due to their lack of pay and therefore are easy prey for enemies of the government. He lists a number of articles that are not available to the troops including ammunition and coats.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Parker warns that his troops are becoming restless due to their lack of pay and therefore are easy prey for enemies of the government. He lists a number of articles that are not available to the troops including ammunition and coats.
Date
09/16/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Winchester [Virginia]
Collection
Document number
1799091660100
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Parker
soldiers are becoming very uneasy and restless
enemies to government
officers have no money to advance them
Notable locations
Winchester
Virginia
Notable items
money for the troops is absolutely essential
reason without money has but little effect on such characters
we have not a supply [of ammunition] at present even for the use of the guards
bayonet belts
scabbards
oil rags
cartridge boxes are very clumsy and indifferent
no further supply of coats or vests
I should be pleased to be informed where it is probable we shall be ordered to winter