Fortifications in Delaware
Document 1794Letter from engineer Charles L'Enfant regarding his observations in the State of Delaware, on his way to Governor Joshua Clayton. Discusses fortifications and the protection of harbors.
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Type
Printed Document
Description
Letter from engineer Charles L'Enfant regarding his observations in the State of Delaware, on his way to Governor Joshua Clayton. Discusses fortifications and the protection of harbors.
Date
05/16/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Collection
Document number
1794051640100
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Pierre Charles L'Enfant
governor
navy
[Joshua Clayton]
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Delaware
Wilmington
Christiana
Brandywine
Eagle Point
Newcastle
Jersey
Sassafras River
Turkey Point
Pennsylvania
Notable items
battery
harbor
navigation
canals
river
vessel
gun boats
garrison
cannon