Regarding clothing and uniforms
Document 1799Writes that a major of the 2nd Regiment of Artillerists wrote General Hamilton that his men were "almost naked" and that they needed clothing forwarded to them. Writes that there are a considerable number of coats and vests in his store, which he can furnish. Also states that he has been busy in making drafts of the new army uniforms.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Writes that a major of the 2nd Regiment of Artillerists wrote General Hamilton that his men were "almost naked" and that they needed clothing forwarded to them. Writes that there are a considerable number of coats and vests in his store, which he can furnish. Also states that he has been busy in making drafts of the new army uniforms.
Date
11/29/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New York
Collection
Document number
1799112980001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Ebenezer Stevens
Major Daniel Jackson
2nd regiment of Artillerists
General Alexander Hamilton
Notable locations
Philadelphia
New York
Fort Jay
Michilimackinac
Notable items
clothing
coats
vests
store
artillery hats
shoes
uniform
returns of stores