Detailed Discussion on the Fabrication of Various Kinds of Clothing, Etc.
Item
Type
Letter Signed
Title
Detailed Discussion on the Fabrication of Various Kinds of Clothing, Etc.
Description
Bruff complains that the articles forwarded to his company are less than those listed on the invoice and he goes into much detail on the articles he still needs. The tailor who makes the cloth is reported to be punctual and honest but he says there a deficiency of trimmings. He observes that soldiers are sent unseasonal clothing and remarks on other errors in distribution.
year created
1799
month created
06
day created
09
author
sent from location
Baltimore
recipient
sent to location
Philadelphia
in collection
note
Cited in Hodgdon to Bruff, 06/13/1799.
cited note
Cited document addressed to the War Office
notable person/group
Samuel Hodgdon
James Bruff
Harris
tailor
Mr. Francis
notable location
Philadelphia
Baltimore
notable item/thing
articles
invoice
cartouch boxes
canteent
artillery sergeants coats
camp kettles
bayonet scabbards
yards scarlet ratinet
coats
cloth
trimmings
regulated prices
equipment
blanket vests
linen
warm seasons or climates
cockades
eagles
half gaiters
frills
expense
overalls
buckle
gravel
belts
leather
armor
contracts
inspections
document number
1799060980201
page start
1
Item sets
Transcribe this document
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | ZQI02 (3 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B:7 |
| [view document] (3 pages) | ZQI02a (3 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B:7 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James Bruff | Baltimore | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Samuel Hodgdon | Philadelphia | [n/a] |