Purchase of Land for Fortifications
Document 1794The Secretary of the Treasury informs the Governor of Virginia that a maximum amount of one thousand dollars of federal money is authorized for the purchase of land for fortifications. The money will be remitted through the Collector at Norfolk. The Secretary also notifies the Governor of military stores being transferred from the magazine at New London to Winchester.
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Type
Letter Signed
Description
The Secretary of the Treasury informs the Governor of Virginia that a maximum amount of one thousand dollars of federal money is authorized for the purchase of land for fortifications. The money will be remitted through the Collector at Norfolk. The Secretary also notifies the Governor of military stores being transferred from the magazine at New London to Winchester.
Date
08/27/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Repository
Collection
Document number
1794082700001
Page start
1
Note
LS, University of Virginia; ADf, Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford.
2 copies--one draft and one final copy.
Notable persons
Henry Lee
Alexander Hamilton
Colonel Carrington
the President
Keeper of our Magazine
cavalry
infantry
Secretary of War
Collector of Norfolk
Notable locations
Richmond, Virginia
Philadelphia
New London
War Office
Winchester
Notable items
whiskey rebellion
set of accoutrements
number of arms
land for the fortifications
cash