Fortifications to defend sea ports
Item
Type
Printed Document
Title
Fortifications to defend sea ports
Description
Secretary Knox submits to the House of Representatives copies of the instructions to the engineers for erecting the fortifications for the defense of sea ports in the United States. Mentions that North Carolina, Maryland and Rhode Island have given permission for the erection of fortifications.
year created
1794
month created
12
day created
19
author
sent from location
Department of War
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
Henry Knox
House of Representatives
Congress
engineers
agents
Treasury
notable location
Department of War
North Carolina
Maryland
New York
Goat Island
Rhode Island
notable item/thing
fortifications
sea ports
materials
labor
artillery
Ordnance Department
warrants
document number
1794121900100
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 | Henry Knox | Department of War | [n/a] |
| Recipient | House of Representatives | [unknown] | [n/a] |