Boston Fortifications and War with Britain
Item
Type
Letter
Title
Boston Fortifications and War with Britain
Description
Governor Samuel Adams of Massachusetts discusses the repair of Boston fortifications, specifically Castle Island; due to prospects of war with Great Britain.
year created
1794
month created
04
day created
04
author
sent from location
Commonwealth of Mass
recipient
in collection
note
Author cannot be confirmed from the image. Adams was Governor of Massachusetts at the time.
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Samuel Adams
notable location
Massachusetts
Boston
Castle Island
Britain
United States
notable item/thing
repair
General Court
the number of cannon within the controul of this state
best effect
authority to dispose
Order of the General Court
Engineer-appointed
Quarter-Master General
every assistance requested
works
Advice of the Council of this Commonwealth
opinion of the most experienced officers
Engineer
Business
provide for their defence
the proud temper of Monarchy will not permit a Republic to remain in peaceful tranquility
his part to make every exertion
Commonwealth
the ancient fortifications
the wish of the President
the general direction of the Business in this State
information
the State
possession of any good Cannon
the calabre of eighteen pounds
a prospect of war
His Honor
Commander in chief of this Commonwealth
your letter
an act of Congress for erecting Fortifications in several parts
notable phrase
repair
General Court
the number of cannon within the controul of this state
best effect
authority to dispose
Order of the General Court
Engineer-appointed
Quarter-Master General
every assistance requested
works
Advice of the Council of this Commonwealth
opinion of the most experienced officers
Engineer
Business
provide for their defence
the proud temper of Monarchy will not permit a Republic to remain in peaceful tranquility
his part to make every exertion
Commonwealth
the ancient fortifications
the wish of the President
the general direction of the Business in this State
information
the State
possession of any good Cannon
the calabre of eighteen pounds
a prospect of war
His Honor
Commander in chief of this Commonwealth
your letter
an act of Congress for erecting Fortifications in several parts
document number
1794040440101
page start
1
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | ADQ01 (2 pages) | Collection: Samuel Adams Papers, 1635-1826 | Chronological |
| [view document] (2 pages) | WEB04 (2 pages) | Collection: John Barry Collection. | B2, F1797 - copy of commission |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Samuel Adams | Commonwealth of Mass | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |