Resignation of Maj. Mahlon Ford
Document 1800Ford contends that when he reported to Fort Norfolk the post was a picture of destruction due to the incompetence of Capt. Richard Blackburn. He was faced with the choice of either giving up the command or arresting Blackburn. He chooses the former.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
Ford contends that when he reported to Fort Norfolk the post was a picture of destruction due to the incompetence of Capt. Richard Blackburn. He was faced with the choice of either giving up the command or arresting Blackburn. He chooses the former.
Date
04/04/1800
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Fort Norfolk
Collection
Document number
1800040460000
Note
Extract
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
Mahlon Ford
Richard Blackburn
captain
commanding officer
Notable locations
Fort Norfolk
Virginia
post
Notable items
picture
loaves
fishes
supplies
rations