Movement to Castle Island
Item
Type
Contemporary Copy of Letter
Title
Movement to Castle Island
Description
Appraisal of Castle Island and its readiness for reception of US troops in October.
short description
Ltr, dis Castle Island & arms transfer
year created
1798
month created
09
day created
20
author
sent from location
Watertown
recipient
sent to location
Trenton
in collection
note
This document was copied into a related return.
notable person/group
James McHenry
Major Daniel Jackson
convicts
United States troops
Secretary of War
notable location
Trenton
Watertown
Castle Island
United States
Massachusetts
New Jersey
notable item/thing
military stores
ordnance
defence of garrison
yellow fever epidemic
return
notable idea/issue
value
cost
worth
appraisal
notable phrase
governor informs me
convicts shall be removed
fortress ready for the reception of
troops
second day of October
I then shall agreeable to your orders transmit you a return
has been suggested to me
military stores, ordnance, etc will be charged to the United States
whole or such a part
necessary for the defense of the garrison.
document number
1798092040266
page start
4
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | XFF02 (4 pages) | Collection: General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94) | B: 14, J: Independence, Fort, Massachusetts |
| [view document] (5 pages) | XFF02a (5 pages) | Collection: General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94) | B: 14, J: Independence, Fort, Massachusetts |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Daniel Jackson | Watertown | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | Trenton | [n/a] |