From Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Parker, 12 July 1799
To Thomas Parker, 12 July 1799
N. York July 12th. 1799
Sir,
According to a return from Mr. Hadgdon, Superintendt. of military stores, the following Articles have been forwarded to Mr. Joseph Tidball for the use of your Regt.
629 | Hats | 2216 | — Prs. of shoes |
704 | Stocks | 2216 | — Socks |
704 | Stock Clasps | 21 | — Inf: Sergeants Coats |
318 | Inf. priv. Coats | 42 | — Vests |
330 | Vests | 22 | — Music Coats |
1324 | lin: Overalls | 680 | Blankets 3 pr. |
2623 | Shirts | 12 | Rugs |
108 | Sergeants Do. | 64 | Epaulets worsted— |
I presume they could not have arrived at the time of your writing if they had I am at a loss to account for the deficiency you complain of. Should they, as I expect, be still on the road you will open a communication with Mr. Tidball, endeavour to accelerate the delivery and let me hear from you on the subject
With great considn &c
Col: Parker—
(Copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).