Liklihood of Desertion for Men Without Uniforms , Etc.
Document 1800Cass declares that he is at Harpers Ferry because of the orders of Major General Hamilton to recruit four companies for the old infantry regiment. He has made handsome progress and in several weeks the full number will be had and will be ready to move to the western states.He has examined the stores under the direction of Colonel Annin and finds a want of clothing so he forwards a return in hopes that the public interest will be served immediately. Men without uniforms can more easily desert.
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Autograph Letter Signed
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Cass declares that he is at Harpers Ferry because of the orders of Major General Hamilton to recruit four companies for the old infantry regiment. He has made handsome progress and in several weeks the full number will be had and will be ready to move to the western states.He has examined the stores under the direction of Colonel Annin and finds a want of clothing so he forwards a return in hopes that the public interest will be served immediately. Men without uniforms can more easily desert.
Date
07/14/1800
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Harpers Ferry, Virginia
Repository
Document number
1800071480001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
[Jonathan] Cass
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Harpers Ferry, Virginia
Winchester
Lancaster
Frederick Town
Maryland
Notable items
wagons