Organizing the Fortifications & Regulations for the Artillerists
Document 1799"...I am very sensible of the necessity of more organization and system on the subject of fortifications than now exist. The thing has had my attention and will continue to have it until the object is accomplished. It is my intention, if the views ot the Secretary of War shall not prevent, to employ you during the winter at or near New York in assisting to prepare regulations for the service of the corps of Artillerists."
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Type
Draft Document
Description
"...I am very sensible of the necessity of more organization and system on the subject of fortifications than now exist. The thing has had my attention and will continue to have it until the object is accomplished. It is my intention, if the views ot the Secretary of War shall not prevent, to employ you during the winter at or near New York in assisting to prepare regulations for the service of the corps of Artillerists."
Date
10/02/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New York
Collection
Document number
1799100237100
Note
Draft in the handwriting ot Thomas Y. Howe.
Notable persons
Lewis Tousard
Alexander Hamilton
Secretary of War [McHenry]
corps of Artillerists
Notable locations
New York
Notable items
fortifications
winter
regulations