Wilmington opposition to fortification

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Type

Printed Document

Description

Letter from Major L'Enfant to Secretary of Knox, regarding the motives of the opposition made by the inhabitants of Wilmington respecting the emplacement L'Enfant has designated to fortify upon.

Date

07/02/1794

Recipient

Sent from

Philadelphia

Document number

1794070240100

Notable persons

Henry Knox
Pierre Charles L'Enfant
Major Bush

Notable locations

Philadelphia
Wilmington
North Carolina
Mud Island

Notable items

fortifications
wharves
forts