Divine Services on Sunday for the Troops
Document 1799Smith recommends to Hamilton that his troops attend divine services on Sundays and recommends that the local parson be employed for that purpose. This would eliminate the immediate necessity of appointing a chaplain.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Smith recommends to Hamilton that his troops attend divine services on Sundays and recommends that the local parson be employed for that purpose. This would eliminate the immediate necessity of appointing a chaplain.
Date
11/10/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Union Camp
Collection
Document number
1799111060200
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
William S. Smith
the Parson acquitted himself well
officers of the 11th Regiment
Notable locations
Union Camp
Notable items
divine service
appointment of a chaplain