Liklihood of Desertion for Men Without Uniforms , Etc.
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Liklihood of Desertion for Men Without Uniforms , Etc.
Description
Cass declares that he is at Harpers Ferry because of the orders of Major General Hamilton to recruit four companies for the old infantry regiment. He has made handsome progress and in several weeks the full number will be had and will be ready to move to the western states.He has examined the stores under the direction of Colonel Annin and finds a want of clothing so he forwards a return in hopes that the public interest will be served immediately. Men without uniforms can more easily desert.
year created
1800
month created
07
day created
14
author
sent from location
Harpers Ferry, Virginia
recipient
sent to location
Philadelphia
in collection
notable person/group
Samuel Hodgdon
[Jonathan] Cass
notable location
Philadelphia
Harpers Ferry, Virginia
Winchester
Lancaster
Frederick Town
Maryland
notable item/thing
wagons
document number
1800071480001
page start
1
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | ZQW13 (3 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B: 8 |
| [view document] (3 pages) | ZQW13a (3 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B: 8 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | J. Cass | Harpers Ferry, Virginia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Samuel Hodgdon | Philadelphia | [n/a] |