A reply to Smith's letter; attack on the magazine at Frederick; escorts for artillery;
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
A reply to Smith's letter; attack on the magazine at Frederick; escorts for artillery;
Description
Hamilton expresses satisfaction over the contents of Smiths letter of September 16th, regarding an attack on the magazine at Frederick. 1,000 pairs of shoes have been ordered to Frederick, and more will follow. A previous letter mentioned the detachment of a lieutenant and 40 Continental soldiers to escort the artillery of the Virginia and Maryland militia. To that Hamilton adds a Colonel and dragoons. While their original orders were different, Hamilton gives Smith permission to detain these latter troops as part of his brigade.
year created
1794
month created
09
day created
19
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in collection
in publication
in image
notable person/group
Samuel Smith
Alexander Hamilton
notable location
War Department
Frederick
notable item/thing
Magazine
attack
militia
dragoons
artillery
escort
document number
1794091900001
page start
1
number of pages
2
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | WFS12 (2 pages) | Collection: Samuel Smith Papers, mm 82040469 | B:1, F:Gen. Corresp. |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Alexander Hamilton | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Samuel Smith | [unknown] | [n/a] |