State of Barracks on Governor's, Bedlam's, and Ellis Islands

Item

Type

Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Title

State of Barracks on Governor's, Bedlam's, and Ellis Islands

Description

Hamilton reported the repairs and buildings needed for winter accommodations for troops on the three island in New York Harbor.

year created

1798

month created

10

day created

19

sent from location

New York

recipient

in collection

notable person/group

James McHenry
Alexander Hamilton
Ebenezer Stevens
troops
commanding officers
regiment
Adam Hoops

notable location

New York
Governor's Island
Ellis's Island
Bedlam's Island
Bidlam's Island
barracks
fortifications
accommodations

notable idea/issue

repair
building
heath
fortification
defense

document number

1798101940200

Document instances

In image In source Location in source
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[view document] (0 pages) [no image] Publication: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton [unknown]

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Alexander Hamilton New York [n/a]
Recipient James McHenry [unknown] [n/a]