Fortifications in South Carolina

Item

Type

Printed Document

Title

Fortifications in South Carolina

Description

Letter to the Secretary of War regarding fortifications in Charleston, South Carolina. The places designed to be fortified are Sullivan's Island, Fort Johnston, and one battery on a wharf. Praises the "patriotism and zealous endeavors of the citizens of Charleston."

year created

1794

month created

06

day created

16

recipient

in collection

note

Cited in Knox to Perrault, 07/09/1794.

cited note

Cited document addressed to the War Office

notable person/group

Henry Knox
Paul Hyacinte Perrault
Governor
Desaussure
Merlie

notable location

Charleston
Sullivan's Island
Fort Johnston
Shute's folly
Savannah

notable item/thing

works
fortifications
draughts
expense
memorial
subscription
battery
wharf
sand
carriages
tools
timber

document number

1794061640100

Document instances

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[view document] (0 pages) [no image] Publication: American State Papers, Mil. Affrs [unknown]

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Paul H. Perrault [unknown] [n/a]
Recipient Henry Knox [unknown] [n/a]