Request for Estimate of Further Funds Needed to Complete Portsmouth, New Hampshire Fortifications
Document 1795Describes the situation regarding the fortifications at Portsmouth. A little more work will complete them, but the soldiers in the area have been withdrawn; thus laborers must be hired. Asks Whipple to make an estimate of the total funds required, including money left over from the previous year's appropriations.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Describes the situation regarding the fortifications at Portsmouth. A little more work will complete them, but the soldiers in the area have been withdrawn; thus laborers must be hired. Asks Whipple to make an estimate of the total funds required, including money left over from the previous year's appropriations.
Date
06/05/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Collection
Document number
1795060500001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Joseph Whipple
Timothy Pickering
soldiers
laborers
Notable locations
War Office
Portsmouth
Notable items
fortifications