Records consumed by fire
Document 1800This letter informs Whelen that (on Saturday evening last) of the fire that destroyed the War Department. Dexter asks Whelen to find replacements for items lost in the fire.
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[rel Whelon Esqt]
War Department 10th Novr. 1800
Sir
On Saturday evening last my Office with all the Records, Papers &c. was consumed by fire.
I have to request that you will as soon as possible procure a large Seal for the Department with Suitable Emblems & a small one Correspondent; also a Copperplate Engraving for Military Commissions.
Mr Hodgdon has very frequently seen those that are now destroyed and will be able to recollect so as to have the new ones made some-what similar. An exact resemblance cannot be obtained nor is it expected.
I am Sr.
signd
Samt Dexter
Type
Letterbook
Description
This letter informs Whelen that (on Saturday evening last) of the fire that destroyed the War Department. Dexter asks Whelen to find replacements for items lost in the fire.
Date
11/10/1800
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Document number
1800111000301
Page start
1
Notable persons
Israel Whelen
Samuel Dexter
Mr. Hodgdon
Notable locations
War Department
Notable items
seal for the department
emblems
copperplate
engraving