In Congress, November 25th, 1779 : Whereas Congress, by sundry resolutions, have provided that cloathing be furnished to officers of the line and others at prices proportioned to their pay, but no enumeration of the articles intended to be comprehended in a suit of cloathes having been made ... resolved, that the following articles be delivered as a suit of cloathes, for the current and every succeeding year of their service, to the officers of the line and staff ...