The full content of this document is only available to subscribing institutions. More information can be found via www.amdigital.co.uk
If you believe you should have access to this document, click here to Login.
| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04228 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0089] May-June 1789 |
| Title | Copy of a letter to his Excellency the President General of the United States with engineering plans |
| Date | May 1789 |
| Author | Senf, Charles (d. 1806) |
| Recipient | Washington, George |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Date and location (Rocky Mount, South Carolina) added later in red pen. Charles Senf, Engineer of the State of South Carolina, presents a plan regarding inland navigation and communications. His plan focuses on the sea coast from New York State to Eastern Florida. Would like to make travel easier. Outlines the costs of his plan, and the surveys he would need to undertake to accomplish his goals. Originally with GLC02437.04212. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Infrastructure Commerce Canals Surveying President Government and Civics Transportation Finance Travel |
| People | Senf, Charles, (d. 1806) Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Place written | South Carolina |
| Theme | Government & Politics; The Presidency |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Charles Senf to Henry Knox about communication and navigation in South Carolina |