Extract of Instructions to Bechet Rochefontaine, Temporary Engineer
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Extract of Instructions to Bechet Rochefontaine, Temporary Engineer
Description
Under direction of President George Washington, Rochefontaine is appointed engineer of New London, CT. He should go immediately to fortify these posts and harbors. Requests him to notify Governor Samuel Huntington and await his directions. Includes list of expected supplies. Outlines instructions to fortify garrison.
year created
1794
month created
03
day created
29
author
sent from location
War Office
recipient
in collection
in publication
in image
notable person/group
Bechet Rochefontaine
Henry Knox
George Washington
Samuel Huntington
notable location
War Office
New London, CT
notable item/thing
Cannons
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Powder
Battery
document number
1794032900201
page start
1
number of pages
4
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | NBJ01 (4 pages) | Collection: Oliver Wolcott Sr. Papers | Extract, IV, 31A |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: American State Papers, Mil. Affrs | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | War Office | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Bechet Rochefontaine | [unknown] | [n/a] |