Establishment of the Additional Regiments in Winter Quarters
Document 1799After affirming his preference for huts as winter quarters for the troops, Hamilton suggests the best means for establishing the regiments in winter quarters.
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Type
Autograph Draft Letter
Description
After affirming his preference for huts as winter quarters for the troops, Hamilton suggests the best means for establishing the regiments in winter quarters.
Date
08/13/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New York
Collection
Document number
1799081340000
Notable persons
James McHenry
Alexander Hamilton
troops cannont be more comfortable in any way than in huts
carpenters who may direct the mode of construction
respective contractors to procure the ground
agent for the War Department
Commandant of a regiment nearest to the intended site
Notable locations
New York
Notable items
establishment of the additional regiments in winter quarters
comparative prices of rations at different places
I incline to that of huts
expense of permanent barracks and the hiring of quarters in towns will be adverse to the health and discipline of the troops
may lead to disorders unfriendly to harmony between the citizens and the soldiery
ground will be hired
material for building must be found upon each spot
providing a wagon and four horses for the use of each regiment
transporting of fuel and straw