Posting of a Galley
Document 1799Refers to troops of Colonel Hamtramck with recognition of their correspondence. Refers also to General Wilkinson and his responsibilities. Although Hamilton continues to argue for sending the galley "Senator Ross" to the lower posts on the Mississippi River, he concedes that McHenry's decision for the boat to remain at Fort Massac has merit.
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Author's Letterbook Copy
Description
Refers to troops of Colonel Hamtramck with recognition of their correspondence. Refers also to General Wilkinson and his responsibilities. Although Hamilton continues to argue for sending the galley "Senator Ross" to the lower posts on the Mississippi River, he concedes that McHenry's decision for the boat to remain at Fort Massac has merit.
Date
05/02/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New York
Repository
Collection
Document number
1799050240201
Page start
1
Note
Illegible original copy.
Notable persons
James McHenry
Alexander Hamilton
John Francis Hamtramck
James Wilkinson
Samuel Hodgdon
Notable locations
New York
Fort Massac
Mississippi River
Western Country
Notable items
galley
posting
commanding office
galley Senator Ross
sentinel
auxiliary defense
copy of my letter
military order
clothing
recruiting
supplies for the recruits
supplies