Fortifications of Governors, Bedlows, and Ellis's Islands
Item
Type
Contemporary Copy of Letter Signed
Title
Fortifications of Governors, Bedlows, and Ellis's Islands
Description
McHenry notes that Colonel Stevens should contract for additional barracks on Governors Island and should have the buildings on Ellis's Island prepared for the accommodation of a company. The works should be placed in a state of defense as soon as possible.
year created
1798
month created
10
day created
22
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Major General Alexander Hamilton
James McHenry
Colonel Ebenezer Stevens
Secretary of War
company
notable location
War Department
Governors Island
Bedlows Island
Ellis's Island
New York
notable item/thing
additional barracks
buildings
immediate accommodation of a company
works
state of defense
fortifications
document number
1798102200001
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | WGI22 (3 pages) | Collection: Alexander Hamilton Papers | R: 14 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] | [n/a] |