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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02542.23 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of correspondence of the North Family |
| Title | William North to Henry Knox describing the uniforms required by U.S. troops |
| Date | 12 January 1785 |
| Author | North, William (1755-1836) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Written by Major North as Inspector to the Troops under the command of General Henry Knox. At this time Knox was the Secretary of War. An extremely detailed letter describing the types of uniforms U.S. troops should wear in various situations. Says "The formation of America in General, & especially that part of it, where, probably our future scene of action will lay, requires that our military dress should be as compact, comfortable & easy as possible." |
| Subjects | Continental Army Military History American Statesmen Military Uniforms Clothing and Accessories Frontiers and Exploration Textile |
| People | North, William (1755-1836) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Westward Expansion |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |