The Army, as usual, are without Pay; and a great part of the Soldiery without Shirts; and tho' the patience of them is equally thread bear, the States seem perfectly indifferent to their cries.
First US President
Complaining on behalf of his soldiers to Major General John Armstrong of Pennsylvania, using sartorial humor.
1783
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