Fortifications of Governors, Bedlows, and Ellis's Islands
Document 1798McHenry notes that Colonel Stevens should contract for additional barracks on Governors Island and should have the buildings on Ellis's Island prepared for the accommodation of a company. The works should be placed in a state of defense as soon as possible.
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Type
Contemporary Copy of Letter Signed
Description
McHenry notes that Colonel Stevens should contract for additional barracks on Governors Island and should have the buildings on Ellis's Island prepared for the accommodation of a company. The works should be placed in a state of defense as soon as possible.
Date
10/22/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1798102200001
Notable persons
Major General Alexander Hamilton
James McHenry
Colonel Ebenezer Stevens
Secretary of War
company
Notable locations
War Department
Governors Island
Bedlows Island
Ellis's Island
New York
Notable items
additional barracks
buildings
immediate accommodation of a company
works
state of defense
fortifications