Resignation of Maj. Mahlon Ford
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Resignation of Maj. Mahlon Ford
Description
Ford contends that when he reported to Fort Norfolk the post was a picture of destruction due to the incompetence of Capt. Richard Blackburn. He was faced with the choice of either giving up the command or arresting Blackburn. He chooses the former.
year created
1800
month created
04
day created
04
author
sent from location
Fort Norfolk
recipient
in collection
in publication
note
Extract
notable person/group
Alexander Hamilton
Mahlon Ford
Richard Blackburn
captain
commanding officer
notable location
Fort Norfolk
Virginia
post
notable item/thing
picture
loaves
fishes
supplies
rations
notable idea/issue
destruction
arrest
commission
employment
incompetence
document number
1800040460000
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: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Mahlon Ford | Fort Norfolk | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] | [n/a] |