Withdraw Troops from Their Own Neighborhoods, Etc.
Document 1799Capt. Stoddard complains of the size of the barracks in which his troops are forced to live and recommends that troops not be stationed in their own neighborhoods where the influence of family and friends can be detrimental.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Capt. Stoddard complains of the size of the barracks in which his troops are forced to live and recommends that troops not be stationed in their own neighborhoods where the influence of family and friends can be detrimental.
Date
01/27/1799
Author
Recipient
Repository
Collection
Document number
1799012740101
Note
Partially illegible.
Syrett listed this document in the Appendix to Vol. 22. Enclosed in McHenry to Hamilton, 02/15/1799
Notable persons
James McHenry
Amos Stoddard
full [military] company
Lieut. Steele
troops
creditors
Notable locations
middle states
Baltimore
Alexandria
Notable items
barracks at this post
tavern
extra expenses
public buildings
house rent
continent
neighborhood of their friends and relations
inconveniences
debt
tents
vests
knapsacks
canteens