1To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 7 May 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
On examining the returns of that Company I find that Benjamin Cornwell was enlisted at Schoharie on the 31st. of Jany. that he received eight Dollars bounty, that he received one Coat, one pair of linen over-alls—one skirt & one Blanket, That John Coles was enlisted the 29th. of november, that he received eight Dollars bounty—one Hat, one pr. of linen over-alls, 2 shirts, one pair of shoes and...
2To Alexander Hamilton from William North, 23 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
...commissioned officer, private, artificer, and musician of the artillery and infantry shall receive annually, the following articles of uniform clothing, to wit, one hat, one coat, one vest, two pair of woollen and two pair of linen overalls, four pair of shoes, four shirts, four pair of socks, one blanket, one stock and clasp, and one pair of buckles.”
3Enclosure: [Regulations Concerning Military Clothing and Equipment], [23 April 1800] (Hamilton Papers)
Each Non Commissioned Officer, including cadets, musician artificer & private, is allowed Yearly a hat, a Cockaid with an eagle, 1 Coat, 1 Vest, 2 pairs of woolen, 2 pair of linen overalls, 4 pairs shoes, 4 Shirts, 4 pair of Socks, 1 Blanket, one stock & clasp, & one pair of buckles.
4To Alexander Hamilton from William S. Smith, 7 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
On the subject of the funeral expences—there is no other account to be presented, excepting the price of two pieces of Linen for sca[r]fs one piece of black Ribbon to tye them, two yards of Black broad Cloath, to cover the urn, and the necessary black Crape, & the expences of the Expresses to the Paul Bearers,...
5To Alexander Hamilton from John Smith, 24 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
...all the artcles that have been forwarded for the use of the regiment You will find that the Different articles are badly proportioned—I believe the articles gennraly are good—the only material exception is that all the oweralls are Linen—Which (Should the recruiting Service Commence this winter) will have a fatal tendency—
6To Alexander Hamilton from William K. Blue, 27 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
...at last one third of the Shirts recd. for my Compy are so damaged as to render them good for nothing, some of them fall to pieces in one days ware, some are of Brown and some of White linen, it is the white that is damaged.
7To Alexander Hamilton from Theodore Meminger, 8 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
“… I beg leave to remark that the Company are in a ragged state many of them being destitute of Overalls of Linen & those of Clothes past repair. Blankets & Woolen Overalls I have not included in the return as it will be some time before they are wanted & would be an incumberance.”
8To Alexander Hamilton from James Bruff, 27 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
undress & linen vests to be (at their request) stopped out of the last 4 dollars of their bounty & first 2 of their pay; and that this risk is in proportion as numbers increase &
9To Alexander Hamilton from John McClallen, 6 June 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have collected from the most extensive Importers in this City patterns of white flannel and common Linen; to shew the utility of adopting the flannel in preference to the Linen.Linen
10To Alexander Hamilton from James Bruff, 27 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
...inlistments of 6 recruits with receipts—on them—for bounty, as far as I am authorized to pay: The remaining 4 dollars due each, they have agreed to purchase round-about Jackets with as an uniform undress—linen vests, half gaiters, round hats, cockades, & frills they intend to provide themselves with out of their first pay—these will not only add to their comfort & appearance; but will...