Fire that Destroyed the War Department Building
Document 1800Major Craig expresses regret to Samuel Hodgdon after receiving news of the fire that destroyed the War Department building and records. Craig anticipates much confusion from the loss.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Major Craig expresses regret to Samuel Hodgdon after receiving news of the fire that destroyed the War Department building and records. Craig anticipates much confusion from the loss.
Date
11/21/1800
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Pittsburgh
Document number
1800112180001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Isaac Craig
Colonel Stevens
Captain J Reed
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
War Office
Montown Island
Fort Massac
Notable items
bill
public loss
destruction
fire
loss of the records