Submits Clothing Needs
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Submits Clothing Needs
Description
Col. Tousard requested that McClellan write to say that West Point is in great need of summer clothing. Lists items needed by men before they leave the garrison. Col. Rochefontaine requested an estimate of necessary clothing for six months.
year created
1796
month created
06
day created
03
author
sent from location
West Point
recipient
sent to location
Philadelphia
in collection
notable person/group
Samuel Hodgdon
John McClellan
Col. Tousard
Col. Rochefontaine
notable location
Philadelphia
West Point
notable item/thing
Summer Clothing
Garrison
Helmets
Plumes
Cockades
Coats
Vests
Epaulets
Linen Overalls
Musicians' Coats
Knapsacks
Blankets
document number
1796060380101
page start
1
number of pages
4
transcription
Quarter Master
McClellan
3d June 1796
Rec'd 10 -
Samuel Hodgdon
Philadelphia
[Stamped: Received from State Dep't. Nov. 24, 1894, R.P.O. 401310]
[Stamped: Received from State Dep't. Nov. 24. 1894. R. P. O. 401310.]
West Point 3d June 1796
Sir
I am directed by Col: Tousard to inform you that this Garrison is in great need of Summer Clothing, the undernoted will be very necessary to furnish the Men with previous to their leaving this place
Viz
50 Helmets, Plumes and Cockades
15 Serjeants Costs
15 [Serjeants] Vests
15 pr [Serjeants] Epaulettes
500 pair privates Linen overalls, very few have been issued this Season
12 Musicians Coats
250 Linen Knapsacks, none have been sent to this Garrison; the greater part are either worn out or unfit for Service - Captain Fleming has issued Raw Hide Knapsacks they will not answer & have been Retd the [Here?]
50 Blankets
Col: Rochefontaine nearly the commencement of last month, requested me to make an estimate of the Clothing , necessary to complete an allowance of six Months, for three Battalions, which was added to my Return representing the State of the Store, on the first of the Month, which I suppose has come to hand,
The great need we have for the above Mentioned Clothing, to enable the Men to leave this
Garrison, has induced Col: Tousard to order me to make this request; Your putting into execution as expeditiously as possible will contribute very [essential?] comfort of the Men.
With great respect
I have the Honor to be, Sir, Your most Obt Servant
Jno McClellan
[illegible] Q. Master
McClellan
3d June 1796
Rec'd 10 -
Samuel Hodgdon
Philadelphia
[Stamped: Received from State Dep't. Nov. 24, 1894, R.P.O. 401310]
[Stamped: Received from State Dep't. Nov. 24. 1894. R. P. O. 401310.]
West Point 3d June 1796
Sir
I am directed by Col: Tousard to inform you that this Garrison is in great need of Summer Clothing, the undernoted will be very necessary to furnish the Men with previous to their leaving this place
Viz
50 Helmets, Plumes and Cockades
15 Serjeants Costs
15 [Serjeants] Vests
15 pr [Serjeants] Epaulettes
500 pair privates Linen overalls, very few have been issued this Season
12 Musicians Coats
250 Linen Knapsacks, none have been sent to this Garrison; the greater part are either worn out or unfit for Service - Captain Fleming has issued Raw Hide Knapsacks they will not answer & have been Retd the [Here?]
50 Blankets
Col: Rochefontaine nearly the commencement of last month, requested me to make an estimate of the Clothing , necessary to complete an allowance of six Months, for three Battalions, which was added to my Return representing the State of the Store, on the first of the Month, which I suppose has come to hand,
The great need we have for the above Mentioned Clothing, to enable the Men to leave this
Garrison, has induced Col: Tousard to order me to make this request; Your putting into execution as expeditiously as possible will contribute very [essential?] comfort of the Men.
With great respect
I have the Honor to be, Sir, Your most Obt Servant
Jno McClellan
[illegible] Q. Master
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | ZOO10 (4 pages) | Collection: Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46) | B:4 |
| [view document] (4 pages) | ZOO10a (4 pages) | Collection: Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46) | B:4 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | John McClellan | West Point | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Samuel Hodgdon | Philadelphia | [n/a] |