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Fortifications at Norfolk
07/20/1794 Printed Document
Letter from Engineer John Jacob Rivardi to the Secretary of War regarding the fortifications at Norfolk, the process of which has stressed the aforementioned engineer. Rivardi also notes that, "There …
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Fortifications at Newport
08/21/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Hamilton writes William Ellery, Collector of Newport, Rhode Island, informing him that the Treasurer has been directed to remit to him the sum of $2,500, on account of the fortifications …
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Fortifications at New York
10/1794 Printed Document
Letter to the Secretary at War, who must soon deliver to the commissioners, plans and memorials relating to the fortifications being built at New York, in defense of that harbor. Mr. Vincent wishes to …
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Fortifications at Jones Point
07/05/1794 Printed Document
Letter to the Secretary of War discussing fortifications and batteries at Jones Point, Virginia, alongside the Potomac River. Vermonnet has to deal with some marshy areas.
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Fortifications at Charleston
08/19/1794 Printed Document
Informs Secretary Knox that the work on the fortifications in Charleston is carrying on very actively -- the same may be said of the work in Savannah and Georgetown. The battery in Charleston is …
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Fortifications at Baltimore, Alexandria and Norfolk
04/03/1794 Printed Document
Instructions from the Secretary of War to temporary engineer, John Jacob Ulrich Rivardi, for the purposes of fortifying the ports of Baltimore, Alexandria, and Norfolk.
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Fortifications at Baltimore
07/08/1794 Printed Document
Letter from the agent for procuring materials for the fortifications at Baltimore. Informs Knox that the timber and plank for the platforms has arrived at the fort; discusses the carriages. Mentions …
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Fortifications at Annapolis
08/12/1794 Printed Document
Informs the Secretary of War that progress on the works at Annapolis is very much advanced and should be finished this year, if the march of the militia towards Hagerstown should not cause any delays. …
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Fortifications at Alexandria
11/05/1794 Printed Document
Engineer John Vermonnet informs Secretary Knox that the works at Alexandria will be closed by November 15, and will remain so until April 15. The absence of part of the militia, has been the cause of …
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Fortifications at Alexandria
09/16/1794 Printed Document
Informs the Secretary of War that most of the materials for the fortification at Alexandria have arrived, and the batter is being prepared. The palisade and frieze are "much advanced."
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Fortifications across the Union
1794 Printed Document
Plans and maps respecting the fortifications across the entire Union, from New England to New York to Pennsylvania to the Chesapeake and Carolinas.
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Fortification on Cape Fear River
09/08/1794 Printed Document
Nicholas Martinon transmits the plans concerning the fort of the Cape Fear River, including details of the workers (which include several black men)
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Fortification of the Ports of South Carolina
03/24/1794 Letter Signed
As Commander in Chief of the South Carolina Militia, Governor Moultrie is told to provide for the fortifications of the ports of his State.
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Fortification of ports and harbors
03/24/1794 Autograph Letter Signed
Secretary Knox corresponds with Governor Josiah Bartlett of New Hampshire on matters pertaining to the fortification of Portsmouth harbor.
Interleaved Document in Washington Irving's Life of George Washington.
Fortification of Ports
03/19/1794 Autograph Letter Signed
Congress passed bill for fortification of ports, Norfolk addressed. Foreign policy related to trade in West Indies and bills discussed.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
Fortification of Norfolk
03/24/1794 Autograph Letter Signed
Recommends Daniel Bedinger to build cannon carriages for Norfolk. If Bedinger is not a suitable choice, Knox allowed Lee to select carpenter. Implies there is uncertainty over whether the cannons are …
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
Fortification of Norfolk
02/11/1794 Autograph Letter Signed
Congress to vote on fortification of Norfolk, Knox believed they will vote to fund the construction. Rules outlined for ships of war to use U.S. ports.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters
Fortification at New York City
12/01/1794 Printed Document
Ebenezer Stevens, agent for erecting the fortifications at New York City, requests that Hamilton direct John Lamb (collector of customs for NYC) to make Stevens a further advance on account of the …
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Fortification at Annapolis
11/27/1794 Printed Document
Agreeable to John Randall's request (Collector at Annapolis), Hamilton has directed the U.S. Treasurer to remit Randall's draught on the office of Discount and Deposit at Baltimore for $750, allotted …
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Fort Franklin Beseiged, Etc.
06/27/1794 Autograph Letter Signed
This is Denney's report from the western counties of Pennsylvania, particularly from Fort Pitt and Fort Franklin which he describes as being beseiged.
William Irvine Papers
Flour sent to Fort Washington
06/21/1794 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Assurances that an ample supply of flour will be sent to Fort Washington for the Kentucky Volunteers, now stationed there to assist Major General Wayne in campaign. Mr. Elliot will provide future …
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Fleming's Receipt
09/12/1794 Copy of document
Enclosed is George Fleming's receipt for goods received from Foreman Cheeseman.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Fire Engines for the Naval Yards
12/29/1794 Letterbook
Requests response to previous letter about fire engines in naval yards for ships. Refers to anchors suggested by Mr. Brown and Mr. Francis.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)
Financing the building of frigates
07/09/1794 Printed Document
Letter from the Secretary of War to the Secretary of Treasury, regarding financing the building of frigates.
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Financial and business matters
06/25/1794 Document Signed
Will write to Captain Mackay. Hopes Henley will recover from bad health. Not heard from Doctor Walton. Was tired of waiting on Mr. White. Request Mr Magill for suit against Henshaw. Discusses bond.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)