Requires Presence at Harper's Ferry to Report on Canal
Document 1799A letter from John Mackey requires Brindley's presence at Harper's Ferry, as per request of the Secretary of War, to make a report on the canal effort. Brindley must prevent a local suspension of works until they know where the canal will run and where to build buildings to accommodate workmen.
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Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Description
A letter from John Mackey requires Brindley's presence at Harper's Ferry, as per request of the Secretary of War, to make a report on the canal effort. Brindley must prevent a local suspension of works until they know where the canal will run and where to build buildings to accommodate workmen.
Date
04/09/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Repository
Document number
1799040928055
Page start
422
Notable persons
James Brindley
Samuel Hodgdon
John Mackey
James McHenry
Workmen
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Harper's Ferry
Notable items
Canal