Accomodations for Sick Seamen and Marines in Newport, RI
Document 1799Wolcott refers to the difficulty of providing appropriate accommodations for sick seamen and marines in Newport. Colonel Frazier has recommended erecting a proper building at one end of Goat Island for that purpose. Since this facility would be used by the military, McHenry is asked to take responsiblity for having the building erected.
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Type
Autograph Draft Letter
Description
Wolcott refers to the difficulty of providing appropriate accommodations for sick seamen and marines in Newport. Colonel Frazier has recommended erecting a proper building at one end of Goat Island for that purpose. Since this facility would be used by the military, McHenry is asked to take responsiblity for having the building erected.
Date
07/16/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Treasury Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1799071640001
Page start
1
Notable persons
James McHenry
Oliver Wolcott, Jr.
marines
Colonel Frazer
seamen
Notable locations
Treasury Department
Goat Island
Ram Island
Newport, RI
Notable items
garrison
accommodation
building