Shortage of Clothing and Shoes
Document 1799Willcocks laments the severe want of clothing and shoes for the recruits of the Twelfth Regiment in winter quarters, some of whom have refused duty and a number of men who might have enlisted have refused because of the shortages.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Willcocks laments the severe want of clothing and shoes for the recruits of the Twelfth Regiment in winter quarters, some of whom have refused duty and a number of men who might have enlisted have refused because of the shortages.
Date
12/12/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New York
Collection
Document number
1799121260500
Note
Extract. Postscript dated January 6, 1800.
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
William Willcocks
Notable locations
New York