Fortificiations at Alexandria
Document 1794Informs 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 visit what has been done there during his absence. Desires that he may not be blamed for the delay.
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Printed Document
Description
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 visit what has been done there during his absence. Desires that he may not be blamed for the delay.
Date
08/03/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Alexandria
Collection
Document number
1794080340100
Notable persons
Henry Knox
John Vermonnet
Colonel Fitzgerald
Gray
clerk
Notable locations
Alexandria
Bath
Annapolis
War Office
Notable items
materials
fortification
crossway
custom house