“I am exceedingly obliged for your exertions in forwarding reinforcements to this army. I like your plan exceedingly of equipping the troops with Jackets, as I am persuaded these may be had, and coats cannot; and tho’ they are not quite as sightly, they will serve to render them comfortable.” –Gnl. Greene to Gnl. Steuben […]
Read more "Jackets and Adjustments"Words. Details can be maddeningly elusive in the past. The Continental Army coat started out well enough. There were good sources that helped shape the color and style of this coat. Then there weren’t. Always good (painful) to check footnotes. Construction of the coat has passed the point of drastic changes. Since details are often […]
Read more "Frustration"The kettle bag turned out swell, and work is proceeding on the spats. A matching small kettle bag is cut out. Meanwhile, TOP SECRET things are altering the sewing queue a bit. The Continental Army kit has been languishing for awhile. Most of the gear is still acceptable, but upgrades are in order. While doing […]
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