Fortifications in South Carolina
Document 1794Letter to the Secretary of War regarding fortifications in Charleston, South Carolina. The places designed to be fortified are Sullivan's Island, Fort Johnston, and one battery on a wharf. Praises the "patriotism and zealous endeavors of the citizens of Charleston."
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Printed Document
Description
Letter to the Secretary of War regarding fortifications in Charleston, South Carolina. The places designed to be fortified are Sullivan's Island, Fort Johnston, and one battery on a wharf. Praises the "patriotism and zealous endeavors of the citizens of Charleston."
Date
06/16/1794
Author
Recipient
Collection
Document number
1794061640100
Note
Cited in Knox to Perrault, 07/09/1794.
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Paul Hyacinte Perrault
Governor
Desaussure
Merlie
Notable locations
Charleston
Sullivan's Island
Fort Johnston
Shute's folly
Savannah
Notable items
works
fortifications
draughts
expense
memorial
subscription
battery
wharf
sand
carriages
tools
timber