Reports Construction Plans for Laboratory and Arsenal
Document 1799Has made great effort to make full estimate of contemplated building construction. Reports that it will take more time than anticipated, and the lateness of the season and destitute state of laboratory stores suggest first building a laboratory and arsenal. Suggests building in brick and stone. Waits for his order to commence labor.
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Author's Letterbook Copy
Description
Has made great effort to make full estimate of contemplated building construction. Reports that it will take more time than anticipated, and the lateness of the season and destitute state of laboratory stores suggest first building a laboratory and arsenal. Suggests building in brick and stone. Waits for his order to commence labor.
Date
06/27/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Repository
Document number
1799062728055
Page start
485
Notable persons
James McHenry
Samuel Hodgdon
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Notable items
Laboratory
Arsenal
Brick
Stone