Release of John Hooks from Confinement
Document 1795Considering the long confinement of John Hooks in the jail at New York, the Secretary of War has directed that he be released and placed under Thompson's orders.
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War-Office — May 12th 1795.
Sir.
The Secretary of War has recived your letter of the 9th instant, with the several enclosures —
He directs me to inform you, that, considering the long confinement of John Hooks in the Goal at New York founded on your representation of his case, [underline: he be released]; and do duty under your orders.
A further supply of clothing shall be sent you as early as possible — no hats in store at present. —
I am Sir,
with great esteem & respect.
Your obt. Servt.
[undecipherable: Fittagelm]
[Captn. Alexr. Thompson.]
[War department
[undecipherable: McHenry]
Captain Alexander Thompson.
Commandant — Governor's Island,
New York
[seal]
Type
Letter Signed
Description
Considering the long confinement of John Hooks in the jail at New York, the Secretary of War has directed that he be released and placed under Thompson's orders.
Date
05/12/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Repository
Collection
Document number
1795051215001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Alexander Thompson, Commandant - Governors Island, New York
John Stagg
Timothy Pickering, Secretary of War
Notable locations
War Office
Governors Island
New York
Notable items
further supply of clothing
no hats in store at present