Opinions on the Construction of Batteries to Protect New York City
Document 1798All parties feel that building batteries at proposed location would not provide enough intimidation to deter enemies. It was suggested that construction of batteries on Governor's, Bedlow's and Oyster Islands continue for the best protection on the City (New York City).
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
All parties feel that building batteries at proposed location would not provide enough intimidation to deter enemies. It was suggested that construction of batteries on Governor's, Bedlow's and Oyster Islands continue for the best protection on the City (New York City).
Date
06/14/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New York
Collection
Document number
1798061440000
Note
Hamilton, Burr, and Stevens wrote this letter as members of the Military Committee of New York City.
Notable persons
James McHenry
Alexander Hamilton
Aaron Burr
Ebenezer Stevens
enemy
Notable locations
New York
Oyster Island
Governor's Island
Bedlow's Island
batteries
Hook
the City
Red Hook
Powles Hook
New York Island
Long Island
Notable items
booty
ship
gun boats