Encloses New Plan for Uniform of Army
Document 1799Hamilton encloses a plan for the uniform of the Army, per an earlier request from McHenry. He stresses the importance of proper appearance and complains about the current uniform. He also includes an estimate of clothing needed for the current troops, and hopes that materials for warm winter clothing will be sent as soon as possible.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
Hamilton encloses a plan for the uniform of the Army, per an earlier request from McHenry. He stresses the importance of proper appearance and complains about the current uniform. He also includes an estimate of clothing needed for the current troops, and hopes that materials for warm winter clothing will be sent as soon as possible.
Date
12/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Collection
Document number
1799129940000
Note
Printed in Syrett, vol. 24, 126-127.
Notable persons
James McHenry
Alexander Hamilton
officers
army
troops
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Notable items
new plan for the uniform of the army
influence of good appearance
dress and equipment
present uniform
materially defective
simplicity and economy
early decision
additional expense
estimate of clothing
future years
materials for coats vests and overalls
winter quarters
made up
save expense
much better fitted