Burning of War Department
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Burning of War Department
Description
Nothing is known about a treaty with France save what was published in the papers. Secondary mention to the burning of the War Department. Cause of fire is now believed to be from a neighbors fire which became uncontrolled and burned through the "thin partition wall" shared by the War Department and the adjoining house.
year created
1800
month created
11
day created
15
author
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
James McHenry
Oliver Wolcott
Mr. C
Secretary
villain
neighbor
notable location
War Department
Washington
City of Washington
Secretary's office
France
adjoining house
library
notable idea/issue
burning of the War Department
fire
destruction
damage
treaty
foreign relations
mischief
policy
politics
trade
peace
document number
1800111541800
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: Papers of Oliver Wolcott | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Oliver Wolcott, Jr. | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |