Reassurance that Baltimore Defenses Are to Be Improved
Document 1798McHenry assures the committee that measures are being taken to prepare the fort at Whetstone Point for defending Baltimore; notes that "the aid of the citizens of Baltimore is expected" with these preparations. Mentions enclosed list of these measures [not included].
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Type
Letter Signed
Description
McHenry assures the committee that measures are being taken to prepare the fort at Whetstone Point for defending Baltimore; notes that "the aid of the citizens of Baltimore is expected" with these preparations. Mentions enclosed list of these measures [not included].
Date
07/05/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1798070500201
Page start
9
Note
Enclosed in McHenry to Adams, 08/19/1799.
Actual document at image 9.
Notable persons
James McHenry
Rob Gilmor
David Stewart
Arch Campbell
William Patterson
Robert Oliver
George Sears
Jeremiah Yellott
Mark Pringle.
Notable locations
War Department
Baltimore
Fort McHenry
Notable items
fort
defenses
citizens