Fortifications in Delaware
Item
Type
Printed Document
Title
Fortifications in Delaware
Description
Letter from engineer Charles L'Enfant regarding his observations in the State of Delaware, on his way to Governor Joshua Clayton. Discusses fortifications and the protection of harbors.
year created
1794
month created
05
day created
16
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Pierre Charles L'Enfant
governor
navy
[Joshua Clayton]
notable location
Philadelphia
Delaware
Wilmington
Christiana
Brandywine
Eagle Point
Newcastle
Jersey
Sassafras River
Turkey Point
Pennsylvania
notable item/thing
battery
harbor
navigation
canals
river
vessel
gun boats
garrison
cannon
document number
1794051640100
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: American State Papers, Mil. Affrs | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Pierre Charles L' Enfant | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |