Transferring Troops from the Islands to West Point
Document 1798Because of the inconvenience of adding new barracks to Bedlows Island and Oyster Island, McHenry suggests re-locating the troops on these islands to West Point pending the construction of permanent barracks. The troops that can be comfortably garrisoned on Governors Island may remain there.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Because of the inconvenience of adding new barracks to Bedlows Island and Oyster Island, McHenry suggests re-locating the troops on these islands to West Point pending the construction of permanent barracks. The troops that can be comfortably garrisoned on Governors Island may remain there.
Date
10/11/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1798101100001
Note
Partially illegible.
Cited in Hamilton to McHenry, 10/19/1798.
Notable persons
Major General Alexander Hamilton
James McHenry
troops
Secretary of War
Notable locations
War Department
New York
Governors Island
Bedlows Island
Oyster Island
garrison at West Point
barracks
Notable items
new buildings
Barracks on Governors Island
necessary permanent garrisons
accommodations
wintered