John Vermonnet

13 documents

Fortificiations at Alexandria
08/03/1794 Printed Document
Informs Secretary Knox that after waiting nearly two months for the necessary materials to begin work at Alexandria, he is still without them, and has found it necessary to retire to Annapolis to …
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Fortifications in Alexandria and Annapolis
08/20/1794 Printed Document
Informs Secretary Knox that construction of the works at Annapolis are further along than those at Alexandria, despite the fact that the former was begun a month earlier. Also states that the …
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Fortifications in Alexandria and Annapolis
07/18/1794 Printed Document
Engineer John Vermonnet forwards to the Secretary of War a draught of the fortification of Annapolis. Also states that the crossway at Alexandria will be completed next week, weather permitting. …
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Fortifications in Alexandria
06/17/1794 Printed Document
Letter to the Secretary of War, respecting fortifications. The author has visited Jones' Point, for which he has dressed a plan of defense, of which he shall send Knox a draught upon his return from …
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Fortifications at Jones Point
07/05/1794 Printed Document
Letter to the Secretary of War discussing fortifications and batteries at Jones Point, Virginia, alongside the Potomac River. Vermonnet has to deal with some marshy areas.
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Fortifications at Annapolis
08/12/1794 Printed Document
Informs the Secretary of War that progress on the works at Annapolis is very much advanced and should be finished this year, if the march of the militia towards Hagerstown should not cause any delays. …
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Fortifications at Alexandria
11/05/1794 Printed Document
Engineer John Vermonnet informs Secretary Knox that the works at Alexandria will be closed by November 15, and will remain so until April 15. The absence of part of the militia, has been the cause of …
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Fortifications at Alexandria
09/16/1794 Printed Document
Informs the Secretary of War that most of the materials for the fortification at Alexandria have arrived, and the batter is being prepared. The palisade and frieze are "much advanced."
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Acknowledged Receipt of Letter Ordering Payment by Secretary of War
07/18/1794 Letter Signed
Received payment directed by the Sec. of War from Mr. Gale. Notification he signed the duplicate receipts.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Acknowledged Receipt
12/06/1794 Autograph Letter Signed
Was away in Alexandria until today and therefore was unable to respond to Howell's letter. Vermonnet sends his respect. Noted he received money from Baltimore as Howell advised.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)
Uncertainty as to My Continued Service, Etc.
07/10/1795 Autograph Letter Signed
Enclosed is Vermonnet's salary account even though he has still received no information regarding whether or not he shall continue his service to the United States. The work at Annapolis was pursued …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
My Situation Is Become More Presssing
08/18/1795 Autograph Letter Signed
Vermonnet laments that he has yet to receive orders from the Secretary of War nor has he received an answer from Simmons on account of his salary. Since his situation has become even more pressing, he …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Expenses Related to Surveying the River
09/02/1795 Autograph Letter Signed
Vermonnet assures Simmons that from the day of his appointment, he has been surveying the river and providing drafts to the War Department, thereby incurring expenses that he has never mentioned,.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)