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Fenner, Arthur, 1745-1805

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 17451210 - 18051015

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Proposed Newport Military Installation correspondence, August 16, 1794

 Item
Scope and Contents

This letter is from Rochefontaine to Governor Fenner regarding the plans for the proposed fortifications dated August 16, 1794 (Boston).

Dates: August 16, 1794
Found in: Rhode Island State Archives / 2000-20, Proposed Newport Military Installation records

Proposed Newport Military Installation records

 Series — Box: Proposed Newport Military Installation (Rochefontaine) drawings and correspondence, 1794
Identifier: 2000-20
Scope and Contents

The Military Installation records consist of eight (8) color ganache drawings by engraver Rochefontaine of proposed military installations or fortifications for Newport, Rhode Island. This series also includes a letter from Rochefontaine to Governor Fenner regarding the plans for the proposed fortifications dated August 16, 1794 (Boston).

Dates: 1794
Found in: Rhode Island State Archives / Proposed Newport Military Installation records

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Archival Object 1
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Bunkers (Fortification) 1
Military bases 1
Municipal government -- Records and correspondence 1
building plans 1
correspondence 1
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