Request for Advice on Construction of Washington Navy Yard & Wharves There
Document 1799Calls Humphreys' attention to the Navy Yard at Washington, where Navy agents are apparently awaiting Humphreys' input before beginning construction; also discusses the hiring of an individual who is proficient in constructing wharves.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Calls Humphreys' attention to the Navy Yard at Washington, where Navy agents are apparently awaiting Humphreys' input before beginning construction; also discusses the hiring of an individual who is proficient in constructing wharves.
Date
10/02/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Navy Department
Collection
Document number
1799100200001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Joshua Humpreys
Benjamin Stoddert
Marburg
Pallou
Notable locations
Navy Department
Navy Yard
City of Washington
Philadelphia
Buck Tavern
Lancaster Road
Notable items
plan
instructions
pruchase
water
wharves
wharf