Fortification of Norfolk
Document 1794Congress to vote on fortification of Norfolk, Knox believed they will vote to fund the construction. Rules outlined for ships of war to use U.S. ports.
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[Secretary at War
Feby 11. 1794]
[seal]
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Congress to vote on fortification of Norfolk, Knox believed they will vote to fund the construction. Rules outlined for ships of war to use U.S. ports.
Date
02/11/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Document number
1794021100101
Notable persons
Henry Lee
Henry Knox
British
French
Secretary of War
Governor of Virginia
President of United States
George Washington
committee of house of representatives
Thomas Jefferson
Mr. Hammond
British minister
belligerent powers
Governor Lee of Virginia
Notable locations
Norfolk
Virginia
War Department
Great Britain
France
port
Notable items
ships of war
ships
prizes
defense
Dadalus