Circular letter to the Officers commanding posts on the Sea Coast.
Item
Type
Contemporary Copy of Letter
Title
Circular letter to the Officers commanding posts on the Sea Coast.
Description
Letter, informs re superintendance of coastal posts; directs report re state of post works & euipment; describes importance of military discipline.
short description
Ltr, dir report re state of post works.
year created
1799
month created
02
day created
15
author
sent from location
New York
in collection
notable person/group
Alexander Hamilton
Secretary of War
notable location
New York
notable item/thing
posts
troops
reports
returns
number and condition of the works and buildings
number of troops
equipment
supply
stores
artillery
arms
discipline
notable phrase
promote to every reasonable extent the comfort of the troops
observe a strict observation of their duty
calling your attention in an especial manner to the discipline of the troops
cursory observation
exists in this respect too general a relaxation
evil which must be at all events corrected by the union of care, prudence and energy
argument
essential is discipline to the respectablility and success of the service
honour, interest and individual importance of every officer of the army
wish as soon as possible to receive a full and particular communication of the state of things within your command
number and condition of the works and buildings
number of troops and their situation
equipment and supply
quantities and kinds of military stores
keep me regularly advised
discharge of your trust
advancement of the service
discipliine of the troops
letter from the Secretary of War places under my superintendance the posts and troops under your immediate command
further communications
reports and returns are to be addressed to me
document number
1799021537401
page start
1
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
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| [view document] (3 pages) | EAD08 (3 pages) | Collection: James Wilkinson Papers | [unknown] |
| [view document] (3 pages) | BOM01 (3 pages) | Collection: James Wilkinson Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Alexander Hamilton | New York | [n/a] |