Disturbances at a Public House, Etc.
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Disturbances at a Public House, Etc.
Description
Smith took measures to obtain the correct information regarding disturbances at a public house at Elizabeth Town in which Capt. Courtlandt and Lt. Livingston were involved. Discussed Capt. Kirkland's Affairs concluding that it would be humane to let him die "as easy as possible". Addressed religious observation in the ranks. Mentioned a minister named Austin who has a strong following, Smith believed the military should embrace him and employ him as a chaplain;
year created
1800
month created
03
day created
05
author
sent from location
Union Brigade
recipient
in collection
in publication
note
Cited in Hamilton to Smith, 03/12/1800.
cited note
Cited document that was neither sent to nor from the War Office
notable person/group
Alexander Hamilton
William S Smith
Courtlandt
Livingston
sick
invalid
convalessents
Kirkland
minister
David Austin
Jubelle Trump
religious societies
chaplain
Dayton
store keeper
notable location
Union Brigade
Elizabethtown
New Jersey
Scotch Plains
Public House
hospital
Roseline Castle
Morris Town
New Jeruselum
War Office
notable item/thing
muffled drum
cartridge
ammunition
arms
contract
cord
wood
public allowance
contingencies
notable idea/issue
religion
affair
death
disturbances
investigation
sermon
insurrection
notable phrase
"blowing the trumpet in Sion"
document number
1800030560000
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 | William S. Smith | Union Brigade | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] | [n/a] |