Security of the Bridge
Document 1798Lowndes, Templeman, and Stoddert warn that the bridge may not be safe due to the need for additional work. The only available means of financing the work will be for the stockholders to advance fifteen dollars for each share. This is essential because, without the work, the bridge may be dangerous to use.
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Type
Letter Signed
Description
Lowndes, Templeman, and Stoddert warn that the bridge may not be safe due to the need for additional work. The only available means of financing the work will be for the stockholders to advance fifteen dollars for each share. This is essential because, without the work, the bridge may be dangerous to use.
Date
02/22/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
George Town
Repository
Collection
Document number
1798022240001
Page start
1
Note
Cited in McHenry to Lowndes, Templeman, and Stoddert, 03/03/1798.
Notable persons
James McHenry
Charles Lowndes
John Templeman
Benjamin Stoddert
stockholders
Mr. Gault, the Treasurer
Notable locations
Philadelphia
George Town
Notable items
security of the bridge
perfect safety
additional work
company
debt
unsubscribed shares
tolls
interest