Instructions Given by the Secretary of War to Major Tousard
Item
Type
Letter Signed
Title
Instructions Given by the Secretary of War to Major Tousard
Description
McHenry provides detailed instructions to Tousard regarding the defense of the northeast.
year created
1799
month created
01
day created
16
author
recipient
in collection
in publication
in image
note
Largely illegible.
Cited in Tousard to Hamilton, 03/10/1799. Described in Syrett Vol. 22, page 528. Syrett listed this document in the Appendix to Vol. 22. Enclosed in Tousard to Hamilton, 03/10/1799
Cited in Tousard to Hamilton, 03/10/1799. Described in Syrett Vol. 22, page 528. Syrett listed this document in the Appendix to Vol. 22. Enclosed in Tousard to Hamilton, 03/10/1799
cited note
Cited document sent from the War Office
notable person/group
Lewis Tousard
James McHenry
enemy
notable location
City of Newport
Taminany Hill
Marblehead
Portland
the harobr at Boston
Rhode Island
notable item/thing
duties
islands
water
advantages
defenses
stations
materials
protection
batteries
security of the harbor
plans and estimates
number of men
works
fortifications
survey of existing works
repairs
additions
towns
expense
garrison
your Regiment
journeys
rations
extra services
document number
1799011600001
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (5 pages) | WGL16 (5 pages) | Collection: Alexander Hamilton Papers | R: 15 |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Lewis Tousard | [unknown] | [n/a] |