Fortifications at Newport
Document 1794Secretary Hamilton writes William Ellery, Collector of Newport, Rhode Island, informing him that the Treasurer has been directed to remit to him the sum of $2,500, on account of the fortifications being erected there. The payment will be made via a bank draft transferring the money from the Bank of Providence.
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Type
Printed Document
Description
Secretary Hamilton writes William Ellery, Collector of Newport, Rhode Island, informing him that the Treasurer has been directed to remit to him the sum of $2,500, on account of the fortifications being erected there. The payment will be made via a bank draft transferring the money from the Bank of Providence.
Date
08/21/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Treasury Department
Collection
Document number
1794082190000
Note
LS, The Sol Feinstone Collection, American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia.
Notable persons
William Ellery
Alexander Hamilton
Treasurer
collector
Notable locations
Treasury Department
Rhode Island
Newport
Notable items
fortifications
dollars
Bank of Providence
remittance
commission