Burning of War Department
Document 1800Nothing is known about a treaty with France save what was published in the papers. Secondary mention to the burning of the War Department. Cause of fire is now believed to be from a neighbors fire which became uncontrolled and burned through the "thin partition wall" shared by the War Department and the adjoining house.
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Description
Nothing is known about a treaty with France save what was published in the papers. Secondary mention to the burning of the War Department. Cause of fire is now believed to be from a neighbors fire which became uncontrolled and burned through the "thin partition wall" shared by the War Department and the adjoining house.
Date
11/15/1800
Author
Recipient
Collection
Document number
1800111541800
Notable persons
James McHenry
Oliver Wolcott
Mr. C
Secretary
villain
neighbor
Notable locations
War Department
Washington
City of Washington
Secretary's office
France
adjoining house
library