Appointment of Major John Rivardi
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Appointment of Major John Rivardi
Description
Rivardi appointed command of fortification of Baltimore, Alexandria, and Norfolk.
year created
1794
month created
03
day created
28
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in publication
in image
notable person/group
Henry Lee
Henry Knox
Major John Jacob Ulrich Rivardi
command
Secretary of War
Governor of Virginia
His Excellency
President of United States
engineer
notable location
War Department
Baltimore
Alexandria
Norfolk
Richmond
Virginia
Maryland
harbors
notable item/thing
fortifications
building fortifications
notable idea/issue
appointment
fortification
protection
building
document number
1794032800101
number of pages
1
transcription
War Department. March 28 1794
Sir.
The bearer Major Rivardi is the gentleman
whom the President of the United States has appointed for
the purpose of fortifying Baltimore, Alexandria, and Norfolk.
The circumstances of the latter part being considered as
the most pressing, the Engineer will at present make but a
short stay at Baltimore, or Alexandria-- He is directed to
furnish your excellency with a copy of his instructions.
I have the honor to be
Sir,
with great respect
Your most ___,
Henry Knox
His excellency
The Governor of Virginia
Sir.
The bearer Major Rivardi is the gentleman
whom the President of the United States has appointed for
the purpose of fortifying Baltimore, Alexandria, and Norfolk.
The circumstances of the latter part being considered as
the most pressing, the Engineer will at present make but a
short stay at Baltimore, or Alexandria-- He is directed to
furnish your excellency with a copy of his instructions.
I have the honor to be
Sir,
with great respect
Your most ___,
Henry Knox
His excellency
The Governor of Virginia
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | LBG19 (2 pages) | Collection: Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters | B: 84, (Henry Lee) |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: Calendar of Virginia State Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Lee | [unknown] | [n/a] |