[PRIVATE] Regulations on Uniforms
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
[PRIVATE] Regulations on Uniforms
Description
Enclosed letter for Washington's tailor regarding fixed style of uniforms for varying grades of officers. Specifics on Washington's desires for the style of uniform.
short description
Regulations on Uniforms
year created
1799
month created
01
day created
27
author
sent from location
Mount Vernon
recipient
in collection
in image
note
Private
notable person/group
James McHenry
George Washington
McAlpin
tailor
tayler
officers
Congress
French
John Adams
notable location
Mount Vernon
Philadelphia
notable item/thing
uniforms
embroidery
embroidery on the cape, cuffs, and pockets of the coat
waistcoat
coat
eagle
cockade
epaulet
stars
dye
notable idea/issue
style
regulation
approval
document number
1799012740001
page start
1
number of pages
4
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | RAP19 (4 pages) | Collection: Frederick Chase Collection | #799127 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | George Washington | Mount Vernon | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |