Recruiting business is totally stopped and desertion prevails
Document 1799Parker complains that the delay in paying the troops has destroyed recruiting efforts and increased the number of desertions.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Parker complains that the delay in paying the troops has destroyed recruiting efforts and increased the number of desertions.
Date
10/16/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Winchester
Collection
Document number
1799101640000
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Parker
my paymaster [Lemuel Bent]
deserters
Notable locations
Winchester
Notable items
pay and muster rolls
supply of money
large supply of blank returns
recruiting
desertions
irons
additional supply of clothing
woolen overalls