Encloses New Plan for Uniform of Army
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Encloses New Plan for Uniform of Army
Description
Hamilton encloses a plan for the uniform of the Army, per an earlier request from McHenry. He stresses the importance of proper appearance and complains about the current uniform. He also includes an estimate of clothing needed for the current troops, and hopes that materials for warm winter clothing will be sent as soon as possible.
short description
Encloses New Plan for Uniform of Army
year created
1799
month created
12
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in collection
in publication
note
Printed in Syrett, vol. 24, 126-127.
notable person/group
James McHenry
Alexander Hamilton
officers
army
troops
notable location
Philadelphia
notable item/thing
new plan for the uniform of the army
influence of good appearance
dress and equipment
present uniform
materially defective
simplicity and economy
early decision
additional expense
estimate of clothing
future years
materials for coats vests and overalls
winter quarters
made up
save expense
much better fitted
document number
1799129940000
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 | Alexander Hamilton | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |