Asks to Remain at Important Work
Item
Type
Letterbook
Title
Asks to Remain at Important Work
Description
Appeals to the Secretary at War to prohibit General Hamilton from ordering the Major's removal from the duties of Inspector of Artillery. Fears being included in a general march to the Potomac. Cites disadvantages of having someone else take over his work building fortifications; to follow Hamilton's orders contradicts McHenry's orders. Cites experience at Baltimore, where he drew up the plans and estimates. The project was turned over to Mr Leyertz, who traced the plan differently, making it difficult for Mr. Fornier to execute. Laments tendency to pull him away from projects before completion, not good for service and not economical. Constant dislocation causes hardship to family and financial hardship. Discusses application for inspectorship. Asks whether to obey Hamiliton or McHenry.
year created
1799
month created
06
day created
06
author
sent from location
Newport
recipient
in collection
in image
recipient note
The recipent is assumed to be James McHenry.
notable person/group
Lewis Tousard
Alexander Hamilton
Mr Leyertz
Mr Fornier
Secretary of War
Commanding General of Army
James McHenry
General Pinckney
notable location
Newport
Baltimore
Potomac
Fort Mifflin
Eastern Harbors
notable item/thing
library
fortifications
document number
1799060640501
page start
1
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | RHA08 (4 pages) | Collection: Lewis Tousard Letterbook | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Lewis Tousard | Newport | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |