Under-Age Musicians and Invalids
Document 1800In Capt. Eddins' and Capt. Bishop's Companies there are musicians who are as young as 8 years old so the Secretary of War has apparently given his permission to enlist boys. Rather than discharging invalids, garrison duties should be found for them.
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Description
In Capt. Eddins' and Capt. Bishop's Companies there are musicians who are as young as 8 years old so the Secretary of War has apparently given his permission to enlist boys. Rather than discharging invalids, garrison duties should be found for them.
Date
01/16/1800
Author
Recipient
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New York
Collection
Document number
1800011660000
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
William North
Secretary of War
musician
garrison
boys
invalids
Samuel Eddins
John Bishop
crew
Cass
Quarter Guard
Invalids Corp
Notable locations
New York
Adjutant General's Office
War Department
laboratory
magazine
Notable items
barge
drum
fife
pay