War Department, Quartermaster General's Office,}
Washington, D. C., Sept. 13, 1887.}
Board met this day.
Present:—Col. Chandler and Capt. Rodgers.
After carefully examining the Wool Fleece Underwear submitted by Mr. Jaros, of Chicago, and having read his testimonials in its favor, the Board begs leave to report that this underclothing possesses considerable merit and would, doubtless, prove very acceptable to troops serving in high latitudes.
(Official Copy.)
John Rodgers, Capt. & M. S. K., U. S. A.
War Department, Quartermaster General's Office,}
Washington, D. C., Sept. 20, 1887.}
Mr. J. Jaros, Chicago, Ill.
Sir:—In compliance with your request of the 17th inst., I herewith inclose a copy of the report of the Equipment Board of this office upon the Fleece Underwear presented by you for the examination of this Department.
I have no objection to the publication of said report.