Discussion of Harbor Defenses in Rhode Island
Document 1799Explains process of designing harbor defenses, based on opinion of engineer appointed to that purpose. Responds to request for activity on Goat Island and other Rhode Island locations. Suggests use of older cadets in service and reference to Mr. Wilson.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Explains process of designing harbor defenses, based on opinion of engineer appointed to that purpose. Responds to request for activity on Goat Island and other Rhode Island locations. Suggests use of older cadets in service and reference to Mr. Wilson.
Date
05/18/1799
Author
Recipient
Repository
Collection
Document number
1799051800301
Page start
1
Note
Difficult to read.
Notable persons
Lewis Tousard
James McHenry
Engineer
Isaac Craig
Mr. Wilson
Mr. Saunders
Notable locations
Newport, Rhode Island
Goat Island
Providence