Military Stores for Garrison
Type
Recipient's Letterbook Copy
Title
Military Stores for Garrison
Description
Daniel Jackson informs McHenry that the convicts are being removed from the fortress at Castle Island in preparation for the arrival of US troops. He asks whether he can use the whole of the military stores and ordnance for the defense of the garrison or only a part thereof.
year created
1798
month created
09
day created
20
author
sent from location
Watertown, Mass.
recipient
in collection
notable person/group
James McHenry
Daniel Jackson
the Governor
convicts
United States troops
notable location
Castle Island
Watertown
notable item/thing
stores
supplies
notable idea/issue
defense of garrison
notable phrase
I wish for your information whether I shall assume (?) the whole, or such a part only, as is found necessary for the defense of the garrison
fortress
second day of October next
your orders
return
military stores
ordnance
your information
defense of the garrison
document number
1798092040001