Seeks Military Rank and Higher Pay
Document 1799Mangin was hired to supervise construction of the batteries in New York and later to fortify Governors Island. He describes his qualifications as an engineer and he is now seeking military rank and higher pay.
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Description
Mangin was hired to supervise construction of the batteries in New York and later to fortify Governors Island. He describes his qualifications as an engineer and he is now seeking military rank and higher pay.
Date
01/11/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New York
Collection
Document number
1799011190000
Note
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Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
Joseph Mangin
Notable locations
New York
Governors Island
Notable items
construction of the batteries for the defense of New York
city surveyor
qualifications as an engineer
military rank