Suggest Castle Island as Not Appropriate for Convicts
Document 1798Encloses copy of letter to Brigadier General Wilkinson and Governor Sumner. Suggests that convicts should not remain on Castle Island, but that a garrison with regular troops be used.
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Autograph, Contemporaneous or Certified Copy, Signed
Description
Encloses copy of letter to Brigadier General Wilkinson and Governor Sumner. Suggests that convicts should not remain on Castle Island, but that a garrison with regular troops be used.
Date
07/09/1798
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Document number
1798070900001
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1
Notable persons
John Adams
James McHenry
General Wilkinson
Increase Sumner
Mr. Pickering
Notable locations
Castle Island