Reports Construction Plans for Laboratory and Arsenal

Item

Type

Author's Letterbook Copy

Title

Reports Construction Plans for Laboratory and Arsenal

Description

Has made great effort to make full estimate of contemplated building construction. Reports that it will take more time than anticipated, and the lateness of the season and destitute state of laboratory stores suggest first building a laboratory and arsenal. Suggests building in brick and stone. Waits for his order to commence labor.

year created

1799

month created

06

day created

27

sent from location

Philadelphia

recipient

in image

notable person/group

James McHenry
Samuel Hodgdon

notable location

Philadelphia

notable item/thing

Laboratory
Arsenal
Brick
Stone

document number

1799062728055

page start

485

number of pages

1

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Document instances

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[view document] (560 pages) In image BJA01 (560 pages) In source Collection: Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99. Location in source P: 485

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Type Author Name Samuel Hodgdon Location Philadelphia Notes [n/a]
Type Recipient Name James McHenry Location [unknown] Notes [n/a]