The Progress of My Detachment
Document 1799Capt. Henry reports on the progress of his detachment which has been delayed by unfavorable weather. Lieutenant Boote has been asked to deliver to the Quartermaster any clothing that is not being used by his detachment so that it can be made available to Henry's soldiers.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Capt. Henry reports on the progress of his detachment which has been delayed by unfavorable weather. Lieutenant Boote has been asked to deliver to the Quartermaster any clothing that is not being used by his detachment so that it can be made available to Henry's soldiers.
Date
03/21/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Princeton, New Jersey
Repository
Collection
Document number
1799032160001
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
John Henry
detachment
soldiers
Lieut. [William] Boote
Quartermaster
Notable locations
Princeton, New Jersey
Newton Bucks County
Trenton
Fort Jay
Notable items
fatigue
unfavorable weather
roads
the main body
general rendezvous
shoes
deficiencies
extra clothing
high spirits
reputation