Permission for Permanent Fortifications
Document 1799Major General Alexander Hamilton informs General James Wilkinson that permanent fortifications should not be erected without the sanction of the executive. Hamilton understands the strong considerations which has led him to erect the fort at Loftus's Height, but the executive branch must be involved.
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Draft Letter
Description
Major General Alexander Hamilton informs General James Wilkinson that permanent fortifications should not be erected without the sanction of the executive. Hamilton understands the strong considerations which has led him to erect the fort at Loftus's Height, but the executive branch must be involved.
Date
11/15/1799
Author
Recipient
Document number
1799111537400
Note
Papers of Alexander Hamilton, Vol. 24, p. 44
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
James Wilkinson
Notable locations
Loftus Height
Loftus's height
New York
Notable items
fortifications
executive branch
Constitution