Weakening the Garrison
Item
Type
Extract of Letter
Title
Weakening the Garrison
Description
Colonel Hamtramck is concerned that his garrison has been seriously weakened by the departure of the 7th Regiment and the Artillery. He is certain that the French and the Spaniards have emissaries among the Indians whose intention is to provoke the Indians against the United States.
year created
1797
month created
05
day created
21
author
sent from location
Detroit
recipient
in image
note
Document 6 in Report of the Secretary of War to the President, 06/30/1797.
notable person/group
James Wilkinson
John Francis Hamtramck
7th Regiment
Artillery
guards
non-commissioned officers
Indians
French
Spaniards
emissaries amongst the Indians
notable location
Detroit
notable item/thing
garrison
large belt from the Spaniards
notable phrase
I think if would be prudent not to weaken the garrison more than it is.
document number
1797052190166
page start
6
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (24 pages) | NMC02 (24 pages) | Collection: Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Specific Documents or Information to the Senate [5A-E2] (RG46) (M1704, roll 2) | M: 1704, R: 2 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | John Francis Hamtramck | Detroit | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James Wilkinson | [unknown] | [n/a] |