Construction of Fort McHenry to Proceed, on Funds Both from Baltimore & the War Department
Item
Type
Letterbook Copy
Title
Construction of Fort McHenry to Proceed, on Funds Both from Baltimore & the War Department
Description
Notes that as a result of communication both with Robert Gilmer and with other members of the Baltimore Naval Committee McHenry has authorized construction of Fort McHenry to continue based on Mr. Foncin's new plan, with the promise of the citizens of Baltimore to contribute $10,963.44. Directs the committee to submit vouchers for all future expenses to the Accountant of the War Department.
year created
1799
month created
07
day created
15
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
sent to location
Baltimore
in collection
in image
note
Enclosed in McHenry to Adams, 08/19/1799.
notable person/group
Robert Gilmore
Gilmor
James McHenry
Robert Gibson
Robert Oliver
engineer
Foncin
notable location
Baltimore
War Department
Whetstone Point
notable item/thing
fortification
plan
instructions
pay
vouchers
accounts
purchase
materials
document number
1799071500101
page start
29
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | IDI08 (34 pages) | Collection: John Adams Papers | R: 396 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Robert Gilmor | Baltimore | [n/a] |