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Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
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On Dec. 23, 1812, in Chillicothe, Ohio, Governor Meigs shared an extract of a letter from Gen. Tupper with the legislature, describing the dire clothing shortages among troops and urging an appropriation for supplies to prevent suffering.
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CHILLICOTHE, (Ohio) Dec. 23, 1812.
GOVERNOR MEIGS communicated to the Legislature, on Thursday last, the following extract of a letter from Gen. TUPPER, & earnestly recommended an appropriation to supply the necessary cloathing.
"The situation of the men, to cloathing is really distressing - You will see many of them wading through snow and mud almost barefooted, and half NAKED! - We have not more than five blankets to six men - not half of the men have a change of pantaloons, and those few. - You were pleased to say we might expect your assistance in procuring cloathing - I pray you not to forget us.
"Gen. Harrison made an order when I was at Franklinton for furnishing us 1200 pairs of shoes, and 200 blankets; they have not been heard of on this route; but in this order no provision was made for other cloathing; I am therefore, induced to believe we are not to expect any from the Publick - if this proves to be the case, we have only to look to our Friends behind us to save the men from perishing!
"Will not our fellow-citizens undergo some privations, and make some sacrifices to supply those troops? Or are we to conclude that their patriotism, and may I add, humanity, ceases, when the sufferings of the SOLDIER make a small demand that affects their Property? -- Five hundred Lindsey Pantaloons and Hunting Shirts would be of the utmost service, if not the salvation of this little force."
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Chillicothe, (Ohio)
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Dec. 23, 1812
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troops in distressing situation lacking clothing, blankets, shoes; recommendation for appropriation to supply necessary clothing
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Governor Meigs communicated extract of letter from Gen. Tupper to Legislature on Thursday last, earnestly recommending appropriation for clothing; letter describes troops wading snow and mud almost barefooted and half naked, short on blankets and pantaloons, appeals for citizen assistance including 500 Lindsey Pantaloons and Hunting Shirts