John Francis Hamtramck, Fort Wayne, to James McHenry, Secretary of War
| Description: |
Hamtramck discusses difficulties encountered in building a fort at Fort Wayne based on specifications given in the 12th Article of the Regulations Respecting Fortified Places. McHenry, James, 1753-1816 Document signed by Hamtramck. Remnants of red wax seal still in place. |
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| Origin: | 1798-01-31 |
| Created By: |
Hamtramck, John Francis, 1756-1803 |
| Publisher: |
Digital Image 2009 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved. |
| Source: |
http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/ONWT/id/1866 |
| Collection: |
Northwest Territory Collection, 1721-1825 |
| Copyright: |
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| Geography: |
Fort Wayne (Ind.) |
| Subjects: |
Northwest, Old--Militia Fortification--Northwest, Old Fort Wayne (Ind.) United States. Army--Regulations United States. War Dept. |
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