Soldiers are becoming very uneasy and restless...
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Soldiers are becoming very uneasy and restless...
Description
Parker warns that his troops are becoming restless due to their lack of pay and therefore are easy prey for enemies of the government. He lists a number of articles that are not available to the troops including ammunition and coats.
year created
1799
month created
09
day created
16
author
sent from location
Winchester [Virginia]
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Parker
soldiers are becoming very uneasy and restless
enemies to government
officers have no money to advance them
notable location
Winchester
Virginia
notable item/thing
money for the troops is absolutely essential
reason without money has but little effect on such characters
we have not a supply [of ammunition] at present even for the use of the guards
bayonet belts
scabbards
oil rags
cartridge boxes are very clumsy and indifferent
no further supply of coats or vests
I should be pleased to be informed where it is probable we shall be ordered to winter
document number
1799091660100
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Thomas Parker | Winchester [Virginia] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] | [n/a] |