Guard Required for Recently Completed Batteries on Governor's Island
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Guard Required for Recently Completed Batteries on Governor's Island
Description
Stevens noted that the troops on Governor's Island were in danger of deserting and were in want of clothing for the winter (3 had already deserted). Stevens suggested employing citizens to relieve the troops stationed on the island.
year created
1798
month created
11
day created
15
author
sent from location
New York
recipient
in collection
in publication
note
print doc only
notable person/group
Alexander Hamilton
Ebenezer Stevens
troops
citizens
military committee
Captain Frye
guards
notable location
New York
Governor's Island
magazine
battery
fortification
harbor
notable item/thing
watch-coats
clothing
artillery
uniform
notable idea/issue
protection
defense
employment
desertion
supply
document number
1798111590000
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [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 | Ebenezer Stevens | New York | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] | [n/a] |