Military Stores for Garrison
Document 1798Daniel Jackson informs McHenry that the convicts are being removed from the fortress at Castle Island in preparation for the arrival of US troops. He asks whether he can use the whole of the military stores and ordnance for the defense of the garrison or only a part thereof.
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Type
Recipient's Letterbook Copy
Description
Daniel Jackson informs McHenry that the convicts are being removed from the fortress at Castle Island in preparation for the arrival of US troops. He asks whether he can use the whole of the military stores and ordnance for the defense of the garrison or only a part thereof.
Date
09/20/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Watertown, Mass.
Document number
1798092040001
Notable persons
James McHenry
Daniel Jackson
the Governor
convicts
United States troops
Notable locations
Castle Island
Watertown
Notable items
stores
supplies