Order to Resume Construction of Portmouth, New Hampshire Defenses; Funds Forthcoming
Document 1795Based on Whipple's estimate of the sum needed to pay laborers to complete the defenses at Portsmouth, New Hampshire ($280), Pickering authorizes the construction to continue, and promises that the funds are forthcoming.
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[Secretary at War Sept 26. 1795
directing the Works at the Fort to be resum'd —]
[War Office
Pickering]
Joseph Whipple Esquire
Portsmouth
New Hampshire
[seal]
War Office Sept. 26. 1795.
Sir
I have recd your letter of the 18th desiring my directions whether or not the fortifications should be completed. You estimate the amount for finishing at 280 dollars. Be pleased to have them completed immediately; beginning before the days grow shorter. That sum shall be remitted to you next week.
I am Sir,
your most obt Servt
T. Pickering
Joseph Whipple Esqr Portsmouth N. H.
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Based on Whipple's estimate of the sum needed to pay laborers to complete the defenses at Portsmouth, New Hampshire ($280), Pickering authorizes the construction to continue, and promises that the funds are forthcoming.
Date
09/26/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Collection
Document number
1795092600001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Joseph Whipple
Timothy Pickering
Secretary of War
laborers
Notable locations
Portsmouth
War Office
New Hampshire
Notable items
works
fortification
estimate
completion of defenses