Defense of New York and the Neighboring Islands
Document 1799Stevens provides his suggestions for bolstering the defense of New York City and the neighboring islands.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Stevens provides his suggestions for bolstering the defense of New York City and the neighboring islands.
Date
02/23/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New York
Repository
Collection
Document number
1799022390101
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
Ebenezer Stevens
Secretary of War [McHenry]
Clerk
Governor [John] Jay
Notable locations
New York
Fort Jay
Ellis's Island
Bedlows Island
Governors Island
Notable items
defense of this city
neighboring islands
barracks
stand of small arms
cartridge boxes
arsenal
racks
my compensation
inspection
laboratory
navy
ammunition
military stores
School for our commissioned officers
balances due
erections of fortifications
mounting of cannon
defense of this island
military committee [Aaron Burr, Stevens, & Hamilton]
Alderman [Gabriel] Furman