Purchase of Land
Item
Type
Letter Signed
Title
Purchase of Land
Description
Land for and construction of laboratory and arsenal near Philadelphia
short description
Ltr, dis build US Lab vic Philadelphia
year created
1799
month created
08
day created
03
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in collection
notable person/group
John Wilkins Jr
James McHenry
Captain Elliot
Mr. Rawle
Quarter Master General
Secretary of War
attorney
notable location
War Department
Philadelphia
United States
laboratory
notable item/thing
lot
land purchase
public buildings
arsenal
deed of conveyance
contract
plan
superintend
notable phrase
lot purchased
vicinity of Philadelphia
intended as the site for a laboratory, arsenal and other public buildings
pay the purchase money for
the same
according to the agreement made
previous to making any payment
consult
Attorney of the district upon the validity of the title
take advice respecting the sufficiency of the deed of conveyance to the use of the United States
indispensable that the erection of a laboratory and buildings connected therewith be commenced on the ground as expeditiously as possible either by contract or otherwise
take effectual and prompt measures
plan will be furnished by Capt Elliott who will superintend the erection of the buildings
respecting building of the US Laboratory
document number
1799080300401
page start
1
number of pages
2
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | XFH20 (2 pages) | Collection: General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94) | B:22 |
| [view document] (2 pages) | XFH20a (2 pages) | Collection: General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94) | B:22 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | John Wilkins, Jr. | [unknown] | [n/a] |