Construction of Fort McHenry to Proceed, on Funds Both from Baltimore & the War Department
Document 1799Notes that as a result of communication both with Robert Gilmer and with other members of the Baltimore Naval Committee McHenry has authorized construction of Fort McHenry to continue based on Mr. Foncin's new plan, with the promise of the citizens of Baltimore to contribute $10,963.44. Directs the committee to submit vouchers for all future expenses to the Accountant of the War Department.
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Notes that as a result of communication both with Robert Gilmer and with other members of the Baltimore Naval Committee McHenry has authorized construction of Fort McHenry to continue based on Mr. Foncin's new plan, with the promise of the citizens of Baltimore to contribute $10,963.44. Directs the committee to submit vouchers for all future expenses to the Accountant of the War Department.
Date
07/15/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1799071500101
Page start
29
Note
Enclosed in McHenry to Adams, 08/19/1799.
Notable persons
Robert Gilmore
Gilmor
James McHenry
Robert Gibson
Robert Oliver
engineer
Foncin
Notable locations
Baltimore
War Department
Whetstone Point
Notable items
fortification
plan
instructions
pay
vouchers
accounts
purchase
materials