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- GLC#
- GLC02437.10292-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- February 11, 1794
- Author/Creator
- Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
- Title
- to Thomas Fitzsimons
- Place Written
- s.l.
- Pagination
- 10 p. : Height: 39.9 cm, Width: 26 cm
- Primary time period
- The New Nation, 1783-1815
- Sub-Era
- The Early Republic
Per the request of a House Committee, Knox submits, "an Estimate of the probable Expences which would be incurred in securing the SeaPorts, that have been enumerated, from insult or surprize." States that the batteries and redoubts, in order to keep expenses down, should be made of dirt as opposed to masonry. Mentions other positive aspects of using dirt. Suggests stone or wood for places where earth cannot be used. Continues with other suggestions for strengthening areas and lists estimated expenses for some 20 major coastal cities. Pages 1-2 comprise Knox's cover letter; pages 3-10 comprise the estimate. Noted as being from the War Department. Sewn binding. Watermarked "Edmeads & Pinn."
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