No Money even for Washwomen

"...I shall march tomorrow but it is extremely painful for me to witness the distress and chagrin of the officers and soldiers who have not money to discharge even the claims of their washwomen...a wagon arrived with a supply of coats, vests, and woolen overralls, articles which were much wanted. In consequence of my of my request, Mr. Machee {Mackey], superintendent of the public works at Harper's ferry has procured some materials to aid us in building. But no appropriation has been made for the payment of them..."