Request for Advice on Construction of Washington Navy Yard & Wharves There
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Request for Advice on Construction of Washington Navy Yard & Wharves There
Description
Calls Humphreys' attention to the Navy Yard at Washington, where Navy agents are apparently awaiting Humphreys' input before beginning construction; also discusses the hiring of an individual who is proficient in constructing wharves.
year created
1799
month created
10
day created
02
author
sent from location
Navy Department
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Joshua Humpreys
Benjamin Stoddert
Marburg
Pallou
notable location
Navy Department
Navy Yard
City of Washington
Philadelphia
Buck Tavern
Lancaster Road
notable item/thing
plan
instructions
pruchase
water
wharves
wharf
document number
1799100200001
page start
1
number of pages
3
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | NBS12 (3 pages) | Collection: Joshua Humphreys Correspondence | Vol. 2 Page 27 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Benjamin Stoddert | Navy Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Joshua Humphreys | [unknown] | [n/a] |