Regarding Additional Funds for Fort McHenry's Construction
Document 1799Appears to state that Mr. Foncin, the superintendent engineer for Fort McHenry, will be paid out of government funds; says that no additional federal money can be allocated directly for the defense of Baltimore, but that the Baltimore Committee can and should submit vouchers for reimbursement of monies not adequately anticipated in Major Tousard's initial estimate.
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Letterbook Copy
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Appears to state that Mr. Foncin, the superintendent engineer for Fort McHenry, will be paid out of government funds; says that no additional federal money can be allocated directly for the defense of Baltimore, but that the Baltimore Committee can and should submit vouchers for reimbursement of monies not adequately anticipated in Major Tousard's initial estimate.
Date
04/15/1799
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War Department
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Collection
Document number
1799041500201
Page start
20
Note
Enclosed in McHenry to Adams, 08/19/1799. DUPLICATE DOCUMENT
Notable persons
Robert Gilmor
James McHenry
Notable locations
War Department