Discussion of Clothing, Comfort, and Cost for Soldiers
Item
Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Title
Discussion of Clothing, Comfort, and Cost for Soldiers
Description
Refers to responsibility as Intendent of Stores and desire to be more useful to the army and the U.S. Mentions deficiency of supplies, some of which were sent but were lost by the boatmen and for which they will be accountable. Refers to contract with Mr. Billington for coats for privates and sergeants and the trimmings and cloth for a musician's coat; if one has already arrived, please advise. Mr. Francis is ill with gout. Soldiers must pay for their own linen vests; they will not be furnished, but the idea could be introduced with the next contract. Encourages consideration of clothing cockades, eagles, and ruffles. Reports cartouch boxes under contract with belts and leather. Cross belts were too expensive. Concerned about comfort of soldiers.
year created
1799
month created
06
day created
13
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in image
notable person/group
James Bruff
Samuel Hodgdon
Boatmen
Mr. Billington
Tench Francis
notable location
Philadelphia
notable item/thing
Sergeants' Coats
Camp Kettles
Bayonets
Scabbards
Cartouche Boxes
Canteens
Sergeants' Cloth
Scarlet Cloth
Trimmings
Musician's Coat
Linen Vests
Contract
Clothing
Eagles
Cockades
Shirts
Soldiers' Overalls
Belts
Leather
notable idea/issue
Burlesque
notable phrase
I shall always be pleased by receiving any information by which the soldier may be benefited. My motto has always been: make him comfortable, and then oblidge him to do his duty.
document number
1799061328055
page start
473
number of pages
2
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | BJA01 (560 pages) | Collection: Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99. | P: 474 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Samuel Hodgdon | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James Bruff | [unknown] | [n/a] |